Reflecting on your mortality (Memento Mori) can be an important motivator for living your life at 110% with purpose.
Show Notes:
Reflecting on your mortality can be an important motivator for living your life at 110% with purpose; triggered by an article from Dailystoic.com about concept called Memento Mori—the ancient practice of reflection on mortality that goes back to Socrates
Write your own eulogy
Write your own eulogy, how do you want people to remember you after you’ve passed? What’s really important? What do you value most? good husband, father, role model, be of service
Write your personal mission statement
Write out your personal mission statement
Begin with the end in mind
I encourage parents to begin with the end in mind with activities; do with kids so you all decide what’s important and what you value & use that to guide decisions about activities, schools, etc.
Practice memento mori
Practice daily Memento Mori—the ancient practice of reflection on mortality
Use this to create perspective, sense of urgency, to not put off important things and relationships
Write out your eulogy to give your life more meaning & purpose, help you to prioritize your actions
Be conscious about how you spend your time
Be conscious about how you spend your time; easy to waste hours on social media; adults are spending about 10,000 hours a year on social media
Read books, more time in nature, deep conversations, learn an instrument, journal, write a book, art, send thank-you notes, gratitude, personal growth and nonfiction books
Take more risks
Develop a habit of practicing Memento Mori each day
Contact Dr. Jordan: www.drtimjordan.com
For more information about how to teach kids and teens to live a deliberate, purposeful life, read Dr. Jordan’s book written for teens and young adults, Letters from My Grandfather: Timeless Wisdom for a Life Worth Living
