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1st Episode: 8 Pillars of Building a Simply Luxurious Life
Category: Health
Duration: 00:48:51
Publish Date: 2018-04-08 14:51:05
Description: ~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #1 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube The premiere podcast of The Simple Sophisticate is now available for listening via iTunes! I am so excited to begin this new venture and look forward to each Monday sharing with readers and listeners ways to continue to cultivate their own simply luxurious life. Topics will dive deeper into how to live your best life, how to focus on living a life of quality, and getting rid of the excess and unnecessary. From fashion, food, travel and decor, no topic will be off limits. Periodically, I will interview authors, entrepreneurs and experts in fields of interest to investigate share perspectives beyond what are shared on the blog, as well as answer readers' questions sent to me via "Ask Shannon" (feel free to email me!). Now, enjoy discovering the 8 pillars of building a simply luxurious life that is tailored to your unique personality, passions and preferred way of living. And as an extra bonus in celebration of The Simple Sophisticate's launch, a second episode - "Mastering Your Money" is available to listen to as well, see below. Show Notes Overview - 8 Pillars of Building a Simply Luxurious Life I think I've been living unconsciously this idea of a simply luxurious life since I was a little girl. It wasn't until I started my blog just under five years ago that I began to analyze why I live this way, why do I love living this way and exactly how am I living? What exactly are the values that I am prioritizing above all else? As a way of answering that question for myself, and to share with you today, I broke down the idea of what a simply luxurious life is by looking at the foundation. What is needed, what is absolutely essential, in order to successfully build a simply luxurious life. So today I will be breaking down the eight pillars of building a simply luxurious life. 1. Have a Healthy Self-Respect and Self-Worth It is paramount that each of us sincerely believes and understands that we matter. Each one of us matters. You are of great value, and no one can replicate or offer what you can once you figure out your unique gifts and talents. And it is important and imperative that you find your unique talents because when you do . . . it's magic. 2. Financial Security Whether we like dealing with money or not, we must come to recognize and respect that money is simply a means of exchanging energy. And in order to acquire the life you desire, or simply acquire the basic needs, you will need to have a stable source of money coming into your bank account on a regular basis.  Knowing how money functions in your life, while it may not be fun when you initially begin because you may not have a lot of money at your disposal, is absolutely crucial in order to successfully pursue your dreams. In today's second podcast, I will break down into six simple steps, how to master your money, so do stay tuned. 3. Healthy Relationships Building healthy relationships is crucial to building a strong social well-being, establishing a healthy emotional state of mind and building a support system that will help not only you to reach your dreams, but those you love as well. Whether at work, with friends, with our romantic partner or even in our community, knowing that we have a strong network of people is vital. And as with just about everything in our lives, it's not about how many friends we have, but the quality of friends or relationships. 4. Good Health The key is consistency and acquiring the knowledge of how your body works and how it responds to what you feed it and how you treat it. Following the mantra of moderation, moderation, moderation - whether it be with the food you eat or the exercise you spend time doing, be smart, be disciplined, but don't deprive yourself. Respect your body, because as we know it's a magnificent machine just waiting to be utilized to its full potential. 5. A Sanctuary to Call Home Let's focus on the term sanctuary. I use the term sanctuary a lot, and I use it on purpose. A sanctuary is a place where you feel safe, where you can completely let your hair down and relax without worry of judgment and where you go to rejuvenate. The qualities of a sanctuary are a space that is clean, organized (lacking all unnecessary stuff and clutter), decorated with thoughtful personalization and lastly, it is functional which enables you to live your life in this space. I hope you noticed what was not one of the qualities of a sanctuary - a certain size or a particular style.  What allows a home to become your sanctuary is finding and creating a space that fits you best. 6. Establishing Everyday Rituals By incorporating everyday rituals into our daily routines, we are choosing to make the everyday all the more luxurious. And really living well is about how we go about our everyday lives. One of my favorite everyday rituals is enjoy a single dark chocolate peanut butter truffle paired with black lavender tea. So long as I don't have dessert in the evening, I treat myself to this seemingly decadent ritual. Such simple, inexpensive routines can bring an amazing amount of pleasure. Not only do you have something to look forward to at the end of the day or during the day, but they also provide opportunities for us to be present, and appreciate the moment. And when we are present, we are not stressing about the future or worrying about the past. Our lives immediately begin to become richer as more opportunities present themselves to build strong relationships and have more meaningful moments. 7. Creating a Signature Style One of my greatest passions since I was a young girl has always been fashion. But I have to be honest, it took some time to figure out how all of the pieces worked best together for my body and my lifestyle. And since our bodies and lives change constantly, so too it seems that we must constantly be changing our wardrobe. But the good news is, once you figure out your signature style, at its core, your wardrobe doesn't really change. So once you have your basic capsule wardrobe for spring and fall, the tweaks, changes and additions are much easier to make and far less likely to break the bank. A simplification to your everyday way of life, but the added benefit is that you can rest assured you look timeless and absolutely stylish each time you step outside your door. 8. Have an Insatiable Appetite for Knowledge Part of the reason I became a high school teacher is that I loved to learn. Part of the reason I pursued history as well as English was because I was always wondering why or how something occurred. Whatever you are passionate about or whatever you enjoy doing, continue to feed this curiosity. Because when you feed what you are naturally drawn to, your expertise grows along with your interest. And as you learn more, you fear less because you have become informed about how to prevent or cause certain things to happen. Knowledge is one of the best gifts you can give yourself for three reasons: (1) It can never be taken away from you, (2) It enhances your life no matter what your age, and (3) There will never be a shortage of knowledge. This Week's Petit Plaisir - If/Then Review, Starring Idina Menzel - click here to read. Links mentioned in the podcast: ~Money posts from the archives ~Relationship posts from the archives ~Health/Beauty/Fitness posts from the archives ~Decor posts from the archives ~Why Not . . . Indulge in Simple Luxuries? ~Why Not . . . Revel in Simple Pleasures? ~Palais des Thes, Montagne Bleue, black tea (with lavender) ~Shop TSLL (capsule wardrobe items hand-picked by Shannon) ~Why Not . . . Build a Capsule Wardrobe? ~The Book! - Choosing The Simply Luxurious Life: A Modern Woman's Guide ~If/Then tickets - starring Idina Menzel ~Tune in Next Monday for another episode of The Simple Sophisticate. Thank you for listening. A Bonus Podcast Mastering Your Money - Episode 2 - click here to view and listen.  
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