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In today's episode of the quarantined tipsters, you're going to hear the final installment of TOP 5 Life Habits you must consistently do…Previously, we discussed life habits # 1 to 4, which are#1 - Sharpen your skills by allocating at least 1 hour each day of practice#2 - Get Quality Sleep#3 - Go for Cardio Fitness#4 - Practice being StoicWhere we learnt the 3 foundational virtues in last week's episode…Today we will discuss the 4th foundational virtue which is WISDOMAnd the last but not the least, #5 life habit - Love Yourself!WISDOMWISDOM as the 4th foundational virtue in stoicism captures the ability of a person to have knowledge of things that are good or bad, and knowledge of things that are neither good nor bad.It is so easy to say, it is so simple to hear that definition but through and through, it's quite complex.Wisdom is competence in the subtlety and complexity of life, society, and relationships that enable a person to live a desirable life.Wisdom is not knowledge. It is not intelligence. You can be intelligent but not wise. You can be wise but not intelligent.Wisdom includes prudence and discretion. Prudence is regret prevention through initiative and action. Discretion is regret prevention through restraint and self-control.Lifehabit #5 Love Yourself (Actionable Items)-- Meditate - Meditating on a regular basis is like food for the mind and soul.We all know it by now, but how many of us actually can say we do it enough?When you get into a healthy practice of calming your mind you start to feel who you really are on a deep level and how you connect with everything else in the world.Remember to treat yourself kindly when your emotions are beating up your brain.Whichever faith you are in…. Seek and hold on to the power of prayer and medition.-- Regular Self CareSelf-love is much more than getting a haircut and a mani-pedi, however taking the time to respect and honor your physical body with loving gestures that make you feel good is highly recommended. Confidence and beauty do start within, but sometimes looking good can help you feel better on the inside when you are struggling with self-esteem.-- Practice forgivenes…Forgiveness is vital to your mental and emotional health. Holding onto resentment towards others only hurts you in the long run. Equally, identify where you beat up on yourself for choices you regret or whatever toxic thoughts you have about your past, and then decide to let them go. Tell yourself you are just another human on a journey of life and love yourself through all your mistakes.Remember… running your race feels good and easier if there is no heavy baggage, you enjoy the journey happily and with a smile on your face.

