The Essentials of Life: Recent Episodes
Aman Chopra
Life is a journey of emotions, and it’s often hard to take a deep breath and appreciate the world we’re living in. The Essentials of Life is about reflecting, achieving contentment, and being the best version of yourself. I hope to share the aspects of my life that help me incorporate a constant influx of structure, balance, and happiness.
30% of the global population suffers from insomnia. As we (including myself) age, our minds battle more thoughts, anxiety, and stimulation. In this episode, I reflect on my sleeping habits and share some tips that allow me to keep a positive mental space and high energy levels throughout the day.
What’s better than Fridays? Groceries of course! Today I reflect on my weekly grocery halls and how I shop efficiently, healthily, and excitingly.
Do you go anywhere without your keys, phone, or wallet? How about food? In this episode, I reflect about why taking food everywhere I go keeps me feeling energetic and guilt-free.
Today I share my thoughts on mindful stretching and how it leads to a loose, pain-free body.
It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by thoughts in our minds, and that’s probably because they haven’t fully marinated and matured. In this episode, I reflect on what marination means to me and how it relieves the pressure and stress my mind generates.
Having a packed calendar doesn’t mean you can’t be spontaneous. In this episode, I reflect on how I find that planning spontaneity can be an effective way to stay structured and delay gratification, but still have a blast when the time comes.
As college graduation is coming around the corner, there’s so much uncertainty about my future. In the next month, I’ll be making tons of decisions that will shape this next chapter in life. This episode is about how taking frequent breaks from the daily routine helps me stay grounded and level-headed.
Today I share what manifestation means to me and how it keeps good things coming along in life.
Today, my friend Aarya and I discuss 3 topics relating to childhood: what tendencies from childhood we see in ourselves now, how we’ve changed over the years, and what we strive for in the future.
I’m back home for the holidays, and it’s easy to cave in to temptations with food and laziness. This episode is about continuing to strive for my goals, while having fun.
Life is all about tradeoffs. One of the biggest ones I’ve realized recently is having fun vs. feeling fulfilled. In this episode, I share my thoughts about the importance of each and how I strive to balance the two.
After the semester ended, I started to notice that my body and mind felt off. I was constantly hungry and thirsty, fatigued, and demotivated. The symptoms became worse and worse by the day, until I learned I have type 1 diabetes. This episode is about my journey with the diagnosis and my plan going forward.
It feels that the older I get, the faster time passes. This episode is a reflection of the first half of 2021 and a reminder for me to embrace the present moment, rather than getting caught up in the future.
Before college, my peak productivity and social hours were after 8PM. Now, staying up past midnight is arduous, and the most rewarding hours of my day are before noon. I'll be sharing my experiences and journey from being a night owl to an early riser.
Every so often, I’ll wake up in the morning off to a slow start. This episode is about making the most out of the day and maintaining a positive headspace.
I always struggled with drinking water and was blind-sighted by the impact of dehydration on my body. Today, I'll be reflecting on my relationship with water and how it's significantly improved.
We often get carried away with our busy schedules, and before we know it, it's time for bed. Designating time in your day to step outside and go on a walk helps clear the mind and living in the present.
Welcome to Episode 1, where I'll be sharing the inspiration behind my podcast and my goals. Thanks for listening in!