With June right around the corner, let's do a quick mid-year assessment. If you didn't come up with New Year's Resolutions, now is the time to come up with some! In this episode, we cover 7 categories for resolutions. Take notes and see how you can improve your life.  For this week's mindset challenge, I've heard this quote - "A dream written down with a date is a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action makes your dreams come true." I want you to write down your dreams, set a deadline, and come up with a plan. Follow Nora on Instagram @noraunplugged Follow this link to access the podcast on YouTube and where ever you may cast your pods - https://linktr.ee/noraunplugged Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noraunplugged/support

Hope is something that comes and goes, but this time, I want it to stay for good. I want you to continue to have hope for better health, better income, crazier adventures, and all-in-all hope for a better future! In this episode we dive into the story of IKEA and how it turned into a global chain. All it takes is consistent little steps and never give up hope. For this week's mindset challenge, write down everything you dreamed of. Choose one thing and take the first step to making it happen. Your dreams are not unrealistic, they're just patiently waiting for you to turn them into reality. Follow Nora on Instagram @noraunplugged Follow this link to access the podcast on YouTube and where ever you may cast your pods. Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noraunplugged/support

I graduated from the University of Chicago a few years ago and since graduation season is upon us, I thought I would share a few things I wish I knew when I had graduated. Congratulations to all the graduates! I wish you a most exciting and successful future. Follow Nora on Instagram @noraunplugged Follow this link to access the podcast on YouTube and where ever you may cast your pods. Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noraunplugged/support

Saying no can be hard, but why is that? In this episode, we explore exactly this and dive into 7 ways you can say no. As Matt Damon said in the movie We bought a Zoo, "It takes 20 seconds of courage." For this week's mindset challenge, say no to someone you've always wanted to say no to. Do so to reclaim your time and ultimately, your life. Follow Nora on Instagram @noraunplugged Follow this link to access the podcast on YouTube and where ever you may cast your pods - https://linktr.ee/noraunplugged Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noraunplugged/support

On our first ever collaborative episode, we have the amazing Dr. Sarah Jaber who is a second-year Internal Medicine resident. Join us as we break down the idea of being present and discuss ways to improve this phenomena. Considering this is an extra special episode, for this week's mindset challenge, we have 2 that were set by Dr. Jaber! Have a checkpoint every morning and set an intention for the task you are doing and/or for your entire day. For the brave: Journal about your day! Write about a stressful moment or happy moment in detail. Describe the people, describe your surroundings, and name your emotions. Follow Nora on Instagram @nora_unplugged Follow Dr. Jaber on Instagram @elementsofsarah Follow this link to access the podcast on YouTube and where ever you may cast your pods - https://linktr.ee/noraunplugged Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noraunplugged/support

How is pain the secret to happiness? What are the effects of dopamine and serotonin? Let's dive into that in this week's episode! For this week's mindset challenge, have a new outlook on life. Take a walk and get your serotonin going. Talk to someone about something you enjoy. Watch your mood and energy shift. Follow Nora on Instagram @nora_unplugged Follow this link to access the podcast on YouTube and where ever you may cast your pods - https://linktr.ee/noraunplugged Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noraunplugged/support

What if? A question that pesters our thoughts consistently, always thinking of worst case scenarios. People talk about the best and worst case scenarios all the time, but they're always intertwined with the potential to take action. In this episode, however, we also take into consideration the price of inaction. What is the price we pay for choosing inaction? For this week's mindset challenge, think of something you've wanted to do and ask yourself these 3 questions: What is the worst case scenario? What is the best case scenario? And what is the price I pay for inaction? Follow Nora on Instagram @nora_unplugged Follow this link to access the podcast on YouTube and where ever you may cast your pods. Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noraunplugged/support

You may have a whole notebook filled with reasons as to why you can't get started on your projects. In this episode, Nora cover the 8 biggest challenges and how to overcome them to get yourself moving in the right direction. For this week's mindset challenge, take 5 minutes to start a task. 5 minutes everyday for 1 week. That is all I ask. But you will find that these 5 minutes are all you needed to get the engine going. Follow Nora on Instagram @nora_unplugged Follow this link to access the podcast on YouTube and where ever you may cast your pods. Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noraunplugged/support

You hold the power to making yourself the best person you can possibly become and it all starts with your self-esteem. Everyone can use a little boost to their self-esteem no matter where you might be mentally on your life journey. In this episode we dive into 6 things that make up the secret sauce to boosting your self-esteem. For this week's mindset challenge, write down your purpose in life right now. Not your life purpose, but your purpose for now. Make a list of small tasks that can help you achieve that goal/purpose and actually do it. Schedule it into your calendar as uninterrupted time for yourself. Keep your promise to yourself! Deliver on that promise! Boost your self-esteem and become the person you were always meant to be. Follow Nora on Instagram @nora_unplugged Follow this link to access the podcast on YouTube and where ever you may cast your pods - https://linktr.ee/noraunplugged Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noraunplugged/support

Mornings can be tough. Your mood can carry on from the night before. You might have deadlines or meetings that you need to prepare for. The way you choose to start your day sets up the tone for the rest of your day. Let's try to improve our mindset for the first 30 minutes of our day, so we can have a better 16 hours ahead of us. For this week's mindset challenge, pick one of the 10 things mentioned in this week's episode to incorporate into your morning. Do that one thing consistently for next week. See how it makes you feel. Did it change your day in any way? Follow Nora on Instagram @nora_unplugged Follow this link to access the podcast on YouTube and where ever you may cast your pods. Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noraunplugged/support