Episode 28
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind, often forgetting that our time here isn’t endless. But what if we measured our lives in Mondays instead of years? Imagine realizing you might only have Four Thousand Mondays to make your mark, to live passionately, and to enjoy the beauty around you.
This intriguing concept isn’t just a thought experiment; it’s a powerful reminder to live intentionally, which Jodi Wellman passionately advocates in her work and which we explored in our latest episode of What’s Possible.
Why embrace mortality?
Jodi Wellman is a celebrated coach and speaker who has dedicated her career to enhancing human flourishing and organizational productivity. With a deep understanding of positive psychology and a compelling story of personal transformation, Jodi inspires individuals and teams to rethink their approach to life and work.
After a successful career in corporate settings, she embraced her true passion: helping others maximize their lives through her coaching and speaking engagements. Her approach isn’t just about living longer; it’s about making every moment count. Jodi shared her insights on the importance of embracing our mortality to live more fully.
This concept, often highlighted through the lens of “Memento Mori” or remember death, serves as a crucial wakeup call. It encourages us to stop postponing our dreams and start acting on our ambitions now. Embracing our mortality isn’t about dwelling on death but about recognizing the urgency to live our best lives today.
Actionable Steps to Live More Fully
Our discussion circled back to a crucial question: what becomes possible when we live without regret? When we stop letting fear hold us back and start pursuing our dreams with vigor, life expands. Opportunities unfold, relationships deepen, and personal satisfaction grows.
We start living authentically, aligned with our true desires and values, and this alignment brings incredible joy and fulfillment. Jodi and I discussed several actionable strategies that anyone can apply to start living more fully:
Calculate Your Mondays: Start by calculating how many Mondays you might have left. This isn’t to scare you, but to bring a sense of urgency and appreciation for every week that starts.
Cultivate Meaningful Connections: Make an effort to deepen your relationships. Whether it’s having heartfelt conversations or simply sharing experiences, enrich your connections.
Set Bold Goals: What dreams have you been putting off? Set concrete, bold goals to achieve them. Break these down into actionable steps and start tackling them one at a time.
Embrace New Experiences: Whether it’s learning a new skill, traveling to an unfamiliar place, or just reading a book outside your normal interests, new experiences enrich your perspective and contribute to personal growth.
Practice Gratitude and Mindfulness: Regularly practice gratitude and mindfulness. These practices ground you in the present moment and make you appreciative of your life’s blessings.
What’s Possible When We Live Without Regret
Living without regret means taking the leap to follow your passions, standing up for what you believe in, and letting go of the fear of failure. It’s about making choices that reflect your true self, not the expectations of others.
Jodi Wellman’s insights remind us that while our time might be finite, our potential to create meaningful, joy-filled lives is limitless. As you reflect on your own Four Thousand Mondays, consider what steps you can take today to start living with less regret and more fulfillment. Remember, each Monday is a new opportunity to shape the life you want to live.
Every episode of What’s Possible aims to inspire you to think differently about your life and your potential. I hope this conversation with Jodi Wellman encourages you to take stock of your Mondays and make each one count.
Want to have a deeper conversation about how to implement these steps? Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you!
