Defining Life with Nick Boris

In this episode, we discuss how to manage burnout. Sometimes, it's just a fact of life. But if we take steps to better manage everything we have to do in a day, including proper rest, we can beat burnout and still be productive.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to overcome distraction and achieve greater control over their day-to-day activities. Cultivate focus, establish priorities, and create a fulfilling life despite the challenges of ADHD.

Consistent effort, embracing failure, and focusing on foundational skills are crucial for improvement in any area of life, from sports to personal development and beyond.

Don't wait for any special occasion to show yourself some love. Here's 10 ways you can show yourself love on the regular.

In this episode of "Defining Life," join me as we delve into the deeply personal journey of navigating life with depression. We explore the challenges of planning and moving through each day when faced with the weight of depression. From the foggy mornings of uncertainty to the quest for purpose and connection, this episode is for anyone feeling stuck or unmotivated. Discover practical tips for planning your day in a healthy way and small, actionable steps to gain momentum and improve your mental and physical health over time. Whether you're struggling to find your purpose, dealing with the chaos of life, or simply trying to take one step forward, this episode offers a path toward defining a life you love, filled with focus, passion, and resilience. Join us as we share stories, strategies, and the power of faith in the journey towards healing and growth.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of good sleep and how to create a sleep routine that sets you up for success, including examples.

Hey everyone, it's Nick from Define Life! Just wanted to drop in quickly this Thanksgiving and say how grateful I am for all of you. Got some cool things to share today: I'm doing a bunch of giveaways, like copper water bottles and pens, and you've still got a chance to win!I'm also super excited about our mastermind group kicking off in January - it's part of an awesome bundle we have going. As for my Thanksgiving, it's all about relaxing with my boys, smoking a turkey, and just enjoying football without overdoing it.I also shared some tips on making the most of holidays with Define My Day, focusing on what's important, staying mindful, and setting boundaries.Check out our website for some new products like matcha tea sets and planner accessories. And don't forget to comment for a chance to win in our giveaways!Thanks for being a part of this journey. Enjoy your Thanksgiving and remember to cherish the moment. If there's anything you want me to talk about next time, just hit me up. Catch you later!

Overwhelm is the most common problem I see in the Define My Day user group. In this episode, I talk about how to overcome this common feeling we all have at times and stop it from taking over our lives.

We all procrastinate, but sometimes it becomes damaging. In this episode, I give you ten reasons you may be procrastinating and how to overcome them.

Judgment, criticism, overreach, hostility... sometimes our parents behave badly. Sometimes it's harmful enough that we need to cut them off. Join me as I discuss what setting boundaries with your parents looks like. And if you are the parent being pushed away, how you may want to repair the relationship.

The weeks leading up to Memorial Day were incredibly busy. I had a lot to do to get ready for the long weekend - at the expense of other areas of life. I got what I needed to get done and now I can shift my focus. We also discuss the final seven mental health tips including managing negative self-talk and setting realistic expectations.

We explore the awareness of time and the amount of time our tasks take to complete. How to properly estimate the time required and why increasing our awareness enables us to say "no" to less important tasks with confidence. Plus, 7 more tips to improve your mental health.

Today we talk about stress, time management, and more!

Nick discusses how sleep, diet, exercise, and more impact your mental health.

Taking an 8 minute dive into a discussion about what we bring to an interpersonal situation - including our mindset, expressions, and past events.

Nick discusses how his planner helps with his quest to live a more defined life.

Today, I discuss the journey from living a fraudulent or inauthentic life to one in alignment with who we really are... or want to be. Reading list referenced available at: https://www.definedlife.com/2022/09/24/my-2022-reading-list/

We get so caught up in achieving that we feel guilty for taking breaks. It's a terrible way to live. We all deserve to enjoy our days. In this episode, I talk about how to find time to rest and restore, even if it's only a minute per day in the beginning.

In this episode, Nick discusses how we can take steps to stop patterns that negatively impact us.

Where I've been and where WE are going. Healthier, happier, and more at peace. Join me for a discussion about how we can move forward in 2023 in a healthy way.

Attitude is everything! Ok, maybe not. But your attitude may be doing you a lot of harm. In today's episode, we discuss how our attitudes hold us back.

I was out for the count last week. Between sleeping and bingeing on Cougar Town, I got some good perspective on growth and, well, perspective.

Habits lay a solid foundation that helps us acheive more through: - Increasing efficiency of habitual actions by reducing time and energy needed to complete them. - Improving our overall health which helps us think more clearly and have more energy throughout the day - Helping us grow our ability to be mentally disciplined and mindful Listen to today's session to review how healthy habits can help your Define My Day journey.

In this episode, we talk about upholding our agreements with ourselves, doing hard things, and keep up with the actions that are most healthy.

In this final part to our live Define My Day walkthrough we discuss why journaling is such an important part of our journey.

This session takes us from the planning phase of Define My Day into taking action. Join us as we discuss good routines and healthy habits.

In today's live session, we discussed how we develop monthly goals and how they translate into what we do on a day-to-day basis.

In today's live learning session, we explore purpose, pain, growth, and how Define My Day is an instrumental tool in your journey toward your ideal self.

Week 1 of our DMD learning series. Why we do affirmations and how. Plus our giveaway winners!

How to handle a major holiday during a worsening pandemic. Plus, our free giveaway winners!

Beginning each new day, week, month is an opportunity to make adjustments and corrections. In today's live session, we discuss how to learn from our experiences and refine our approach moving forward.

2020 is off it's rocker. So, how do we maintain some semblance of normalcy so that we're working at our best? Join us in this episode to discuss how we can approach our days with stability and normalcy.

This election season has been exceptionally stressful. A pandemic, the economy, polarizing opinions, and more... it all contributes to an oppressive environment. In this episode, we talk about how to manage the stress on this fall's election.

Your daily priorities must be aligned with what you truly want in life. Your purpose, goals, interests, and what you want out of relationships... it all requires you to be authentic.

Priorities are daily actions that move us forward. In this episode, we discuss how to find our priorities and how to approach them.

In honor of World Mental Health Day, we discuss 5 habits that have a huge impact on your mental health.

In this live episode recording, we discuss what we should do to avoid wasting our days and becoming the greatest version of ourselves.

In this live session recording, we discuss the book The One Thing by Gary Keller and how it relates to the Define My Day process.

Stuck and can't get started? The "something is better than nothing" mentality may fix that.

We're back after the Labor Day holiday and WOW was Tuesday a crazy start to a short week.

So often, we make life a lot harder by complicating it with things that don't matter. Especially when it comes to happiness, we need to understand where we are on the "Happiness Scale" and why. (For the visual presentation, please see our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/definedlife

In this live session recording, we discuss being intentional about self-care and kickoff a week where we discuss how to layout your Ideal Day in your Define My Day Planner and Journal.

I increasingly believe that leading a good life comes down to two key traits... appreciation and intention. Today I discuss the difference between leading a life of entitlement and aimlessness compared to one of appreciation and intention. Plus... why do people hate my eyebrows?

Our daily sessions this week have been awesome! Today we talked about mindfulness and personal discipline. Great conversations! 3 key points: 1. Discipline is doing what you should do and not necessarily what you want to do in the moment. 2. Pick your battles - Don't waste time, energy, and WILLPOWER on things that don't align with your purpose and values! 3. Discipline and grit are finite but can grow as you exercise them.

Quality sleep is vitally important to our success. In this session, we discuss why sleep has such a large impact and tips on how to ensure a good night's rest.

Today we discuss how diet can impact our energy and overall results. I also discuss tips I've picked up along the way and how to make it easier.

We're back! In today's return episode, we kickoff Health Week and discuss how physical health impacts our Define My Day and overall personal results. Today's specific topic is exercise.

In today's session, we talk why journaling is so important now. Plus, we go over 6 actions to take today for your health.

In today's Good Morning! episode, we discuss Tim Ferriss's Not To-Do list of things to stop doing now.

In today's morning session, we discussed the value of time-blocking... even now. Plus, we talked about the impact a crisis can have on us and how to handle it so we're not set off track too much.

Live recording of our morning Q&A session - Good Morning! 4/24/2020