It's easy to feel like you're just going through life on autopilot sometimes without making every day count. That's why it's important to design the kind of life you want to live. Positive psychologist Jodi Wellman says we can take control of our time and design the kind of lives we want to live. She's the author of a new book called You Only Die Once. Some of the things we talk about are: Why you should count your Mondays and how this can motivate you to make the most of your time. How to proactively design your life so your activities contribute to your happiness and well-being. Why you should assess your regrets and how to turn your regrets into motivation to take action now. How to balance routine and novelty to keep life exciting and avoid falling into autopilot. How to align your daily actions with your larger goals and values to live a more meaningful life. Links & Resources FourThousandMondays.com You Only Die Once Instagram - @FourThousandMondays Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/stronger ButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off! Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code STRONGER15 at Jennikayne.com/STRONGER15 #jennikaynepartner Aqua Tru - Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — [email protected] Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices