<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1821674/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this episode of the Improviding Life Podcast, Lori explores the concept of redefining &quot;adulting&quot; to align with personal values and desires. She encourages listeners to envision their ideal day, using a tool called &quot;A to C&quot; to delve deeper into their thoughts. Lori emphasizes the shift from a rigid vision board to a mood board, focusing on desired emotions and feelings rather than specific, curated images. She also announces her upcoming initiative, &quot;Nurture November,&quot; aimed at fostering community, relationships, and personal growth. Additionally, she introduces &quot;Live More with Lori,&quot; a personalized two-week life coaching program to help individuals curate their ideal adult life.</p><p><b>Transcript</b></p><p><a href="https://otter.ai/u/n769aXcJveRpbp3IAm-fyM_Vkw0" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://otter.ai/u/n769aXcJveRpbp3IAm-fyM_Vkw0</a></p><p><b>Action items</b></p><p>• Explore the idea of an &quot;ideal day&quot; and identify aspects of it that can be incorporated into one&apos;s current life.</p><p>• Shift from a &quot;vision board&quot; approach to a &quot;mood board&quot; to capture the desired emotions and experiences.</p><p>• Follow along with the host&apos;s &quot;nurture November&quot; theme across various platforms.</p><p>• Consider signing up for the &quot;Live More with Lori&quot; one-on-one coaching program.</p><p><br/><b>Outline</b></p><p><b>Defining an Ideal Day</b></p><p>• Lori introduces the episode, focusing on redefining what it means to &quot;adult&quot; and how to practice it in a way that aligns with one&apos;s own values and reality.</p><p>• The first exercise involves contemplating whether an ideal day is possible .</p><p>• Go deeper by questioning if/why productivity must be a part of their ideal day and to dream beyond current constraints.</p><p>• Build a self-defined idea of an ideal day; ex. being responsible for only necessary tasks and using the rest of the time intentionally.</p><p><b>Exploring an Ideal Day</b></p><p>• Lori provides an example of an ideal day that includes slow mornings, visiting the park, working on a favorite project, socializing with friends, and relaxing at home.</p><p>• Listeners are encouraged to pause the episode and reflect on their own ideal day.</p><p>• The importance of micro-dosing the ideal day, suggesting small steps towards the ideal day  make it more attainable.</p><p>• Practicing these small steps helps in building a relationship with the ideal day, making it more accessible and achievable.</p><p><b>Transitioning from Vision Boards to Mood Boards</b></p><p>• Lori discusses the shift from vision boards, which focus on curated, exact images, to mood boards, which focus on desired emotions and feelings.</p><p>• The mood board approach encourages listeners to consider how they want to feel in different moments, such as having a slow morning, socializing, or working on a project.</p><p>• This approach allows for a variety of ways to achieve the desired emotions and moods, making the ideal day more flexible and achievable.</p><p><b>Practical Application and Personal Reflection</b></p><p>• Lori encourages listeners to practice the exercises and reflections discussed in the episode, pausing as needed to allow for deep contemplation.</p><p>• The goal is to redefine adulting in a way that feels humane and aligned with one&apos;s values, setting a positive example for self and others.</p><p>• Listeners are reminded that while constraints exist, there is still the ability to have choice and to create a fulfilling adult life.</p><p><b>Announcements and Upcoming Events</b></p><p>• Lori announces the theme for November, &quot;Nurture November,&quot; focusing on nurturing communities, relationships, and the business.</p><p>• The goal is to slow down towards the end of the year while having a clearer and less crowded plate for the future.</p><p>• The episode includes a teaser for the launch of &quot;Live More with Lori,&quot; a one-to-one life coaching offering opening November 1.</p><p>• The coaching program aims to help listeners live thei</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Adultorium at <a href="https://loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">loriloveimprovidinglife.substack.com/subscribe</a>