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Please chill out! I'm starting to get annoyed. Sippers, Have you heard the phrase smell the roses? Do you know what that means. We spend our lives pursuing our dreams, but we don't stop to enjoy it. Steve Jobs says it best, "The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters." Life is short, so stop worrying and just chill out. This is what I do. → Don't worry about what others are doing. → Do what makes me happy. → Focus on what I can control. What did I stop doing? Spending time on non essential activities Giving up family and personal time. What happened after I learned to chill out? → Starting laughing again → My relationship with my wife improved → My creative endeavors exploded with ideas → I stopped worrying → I started living. Do it before it's too late: → There is no guarantee for tomorrow → No one is going to do it for you → Do it for you Here is to letting go of the things that don't truly matter and making room for the things that do. Chill out and focus on what truly brings you joy. Life is too short to live stressed and overwhelmed. Chill out, take a deep breath, and enjoy the present moment. Wishing you a chilled Saturday PS. What do you do to chill out? #chillout #smelltheroses #joy ------------------------- 📌 Enjoy my content? I'm Samuel Anderson, and I empower brands and drive success in the drinks industry. DM me to connect. Follow + Share + 🛎️ ♻️Share with those that need to learn to chill out.

🌄 Connection is Everywhere—Not Just at the Dinner Table 🌄 Just a few days ago, we returned from a family trip to the Grampians, where we experienced incredible adventures—mountain climbing, fireside chats, and even a family Masterchef competition. But more than anything, this trip taught me something valuable: connection isn’t just about sharing meals together. It's about being present wherever we are. We connected while driving through winding roads, during quiet moments at the top of a mountain, and even while sitting in silence, watching kangaroos hop through the grasslands. These moments weren’t just “fun memories”—they were deep connections. Since starting The Table Talk Project, I’ve seen the power of conversation at the dinner table. But now I’m convinced that connection happens whenever we open our eyes to it—whether it’s over a meal, during a walk, or in the stillness of nature. Here’s a challenge for all of us: Find 3 moments this week to pause, be present, and connect with your loved ones. It could be in the car, during a meal, or while enjoying the outdoors. Be intentional and see how these small moments can deepen your relationships. Connection isn’t reserved for special occasions—it’s something we can cultivate every day. How will you make space for connection this week? Let’s build stronger relationships, one moment at a time. 💬✨ Read more in the blog here. Also there are some pretty cool photos too. https://lnkd.in/g3iZfN4q #FamilyConnection #TheTableTalkProject #MindfulLiving #RelationshipsMatter #BePresent #LinkedInCommunity #ConnectionEverywhere

Have you ever felt pressured to drink at a work event or ostracized for not partaking? With temperatures rising and summer festivities among us, it’s a worthwhile exercise to think of how we show up for each other at company gatherings. Remember, recovery doesn’t discriminate and can affect people from all walks of life. Here are a few reminders for those summer Friday happy hours: 🌞If someone isn’t drinking, there is no need to ask them why. 👎Peer pressure isn’t cool. If someone declines to have a drink, simply move on. There is no need to badger anyone into doing anything.  ⛳️Consider activities that aren’t centered around drinking. Who doesn’t like a bit of top golf?  🫂If you sense someone is struggling, offer a listening ear. You never know the impact one conversation can have. #sobriety #companygatherings #inclusiveworkplaces 

🌞Hello, July! This month, we’re embracing the sunshine, celebrating freedom, and creating memories – all without the influence of alcohol. Why? Because we believe that true joy and contentment come from being present and experiencing life in all its vibrant colours, not through the blurry lens of booze.🍹 We realise that going alcohol-free, especially in the summer, can seem daunting. Perhaps you’re thinking, “What am I going to say when someone asks why I’m not drinking?” or “How am I going to handle the pressure to have a beer at the barbecue party?” 🤔 Not to worry, with the right strategies outlined in our 'Handling social events' workbook, you can confidently navigate these situations without feeling left out. Ready to discover how? 🧐 We like to call it the "Are you not drinking?" comeback. Prepare witty, confident responses to the 'Are you not drinking?' question. It will take the edge off the situation and let you enjoy the party stress-free! 🎉 Then, there’s the 'Beer Pressure' we all have to handle. It's all about creating a game plan for how you'll handle different types of occasions without reaching for a drink. 💪 Having a 'Buddy System' helps too: find yourself an accountability partner who can support and cheer you on, and disclose your intention of staying clear of booze at social events. 🙌 Lastly, our 'If this, then that' concept comes in handy. Prepare an action plan for potential scenarios – like being offered a drink. 🍸 So, this July, let's enjoy the summer with a hydrating mocktail in hand! And the knowledge that come August or post holiday you will be 4 weeks healthier, rested, fitter and happier. Click the link for access to our handling social events' workbook: https://lnkd.in/dWdFnYVn #july #summersober #OYNB #alocholfree #healthylifestyle #rest #livebetter #selfwork #summer

Have you ever noticed how life is like being at a wedding feast, brimming with plenty of opportunities (read: food), and yet, we end up eating less than a dieting ant? It's the modern-day conundrum! Picture this: Life, the grandest of wedding parties, lays out a lavish buffet of tools and opportunities. There's a carving station of skills you could learn, a dessert table of hobbies waiting to be picked up, and a salad bar of healthy habits just within reach. The choices are endless! But what do we do? We circle the buffet like a confused student in a laboratory. We're armed with the finest plates (our smartphones) and the shiniest cutlery (every productivity app known to humanity), yet we can't seem to fill our plates. "Why?" you ask. Well, for starters, we're all dressed up in our finest excuses. They're tailor-made and fit us perfectly. "I don't have the time," we say, adjusting our tie of procrastination. "I'm not good enough," we murmur, smoothing out our gown of self-doubt. Then there's the socializing - oh, the socializing! We meet a cousin called Comparison and an aunt named Expectation. They talk at us, and we nod, our hands too busy scrolling through our phones to actually pick up a fork and start on those opportunities. In the end, we sit at our table, surrounded by a feast of untapped potential, too overwhelmed to start, too distracted to focus, and too busy capturing the moment to live it. And what happens? We end up going back to our “comfort-food”. The buffet of life offers a feast, yet we dine on the appetizers of procrastination and the side dishes of indecision. This defines most of “US”, including me, and its high time we fill our plates with the opportunities life serves! #lifelessons #mindsetshift #motivation

Wondering why a sunset picture found its way into a LinkedIn post? Sometimes, it’s the smallest moments like watching the sun dip beneath the horizon, that remind us to pause, reflect, and find balance amidst our busy lives. These moments make us question: Are we truly making time for the things that bring us peace? A few days ago, I was struck by the sheer volume of new books being written, art being created, music being composed, and films being made every day. It got me thinking about the things I love - like travelling, watching plays, dancing, and singing - all the things that made me happy in college and still do. But then, a voice in my head said, “come on, there are better ways to spend your time!” So, I asked myself, “like what?” And the answer was obvious: “Work more. Build something. Read a book that makes you smarter. Develop a new skill. Be better.” But, aren’t we already doing that all week long? What’s the difference between picking up a fiction book or strumming a guitar for fun versus going to the theatre or simply grooving to music? The truth is, there isn’t much. Whether it’s intellectually stimulating or just pure joy, hobbies like these aren’t pointless - they remind us to enjoy the passage of time. After all, isn’t the point of life to do the things that make us happy, even if they don’t always “lead” somewhere? Now and then, I ask myself: If we knew exactly how much time we had left, how would we spend it? The obvious answers might be working less, spending more time with family and friends. But deeper down, there’s also that pull toward the things that excited us as kids or still excite us today - like traveling to new places, or simply listening to music. These things may not bring tangible results, but they make life richer just by being fun. So, here’s to finding balance and making time for the seemingly “pointless” things that make our hearts happy. After all, isn’t the real surprise that something pointless can still add so much meaning?

We talk a lot about the before and after. It’s impactful and it works. I am the person to see someone’s before and after and think “damn I want that too. How did she do that?” But what about the emotional before and afters? The ones you can’t see online or in marketing pamphlets. The first slide is a picture taken on December 9th, 2020. We were in line for virtual Santa (as I’m sure you were too). While my four boys bounced around, cheered and discussed their final Christmas list edits, I sat in the front seat holding back tears. Not just one tear and not the occasional hormonal kind, but the flood of tears that leaves you unable to breathe, speak or hear the outside world. But we were at Santa. So I had to keep those in. The night before this picture was the hardest of my entire life. Even now I can’t talk about it without that fist clenching feeling around my heart. Relationship cracks had turned into a relationship crater. And a couple of the people who I thought would be in my life forever, were gone. A long series of events, circumstances and decisions led to this. But I never saw it coming. Fast forward to the second slide. Summer 2023. For 2.5 years, I worked on myself. I learned how I could serve better. Be better. Work harder. And in doing that, I changed my life. I learned that some people aren’t meant to be in my life forever. I learned to let go. I learned to lead. I found exactly what I am meant to do on this earth. It took being at rock bottom to figure out what the world needed of me. Here are some things that worked for me: 1. #10beforetech - write. Stand outside. Breathe 2. Upgraded my habits - better sleep. Less junk food. Less booze. 3. Checked my people - community is everything. Small Habits. Big Results. #takecareofyourself #healthyhabits #womenspeakers #eventprofessionals

📆 Why You Should Embrace Weekend Posting 📆 1⃣ Active Audience: Many of your followers are active on weekends, providing a golden opportunity to connect with them and expand your network through engagement and posts. 2⃣ Weekend Escape: Weekends are a breather from work, and people flock to social media to unwind and stay informed about their interests. Position yourself as a valuable part of their weekend experience. 3⃣ Personal Touch: Weekends offer a unique chance to share your personal experiences and connect with your audience on a deeper level. As you open up, your network does too, fostering mutual growth and learning. 4⃣ Unveil the Real You: Everyone has a softer side, even the most serious professionals. By sharing your weekend experiences and cherished moments with your audience, you humanize your online presence and create a more relatable image. 🌟 Harness the potential of weekend posting to strengthen your online presence and build meaningful connections. 🌟 #WeekendPosting #SocialMediaStrategy #EngagementMatters

Motivational Monday. One of my all-time favorites. I even put it in my holiday letter! “You don’t have a right to the cards you believe should have been dealt. You have an obligation to play the hell out of the ones yoy’re holding.” ~Cheryl Strayed Are you playing the hell out of YOUR hand? I am in some areas and I’m working on others! #motivationalmonday #greatquotes #playbig #cherylstrayed #reframingwellbeing #reframingalcohol #wellbeingspeaker #mindsetspeaker #wellbeingcoach #mindsetcoach