Why You Might Need More Life, Not More Discipline | Zahirah Marty | Joy Practices

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We spend so much time focusing inward. On our routines, our habits, our discipline, our structure... But what if that’s only half the equation?

In this episode, we explore something I don’t think gets nearly enough attention in wellness: Expansion.
* That feeling you get when you try something new.
* Go somewhere different.
* Meet someone unexpected.
* Step slightly outside of who you’ve been.
That’s not just “nice to have”. It’s essential.

Zahirah brings a completely different lens to this conversation - one that moves beyond routine and into experience.

We talk about:
- Why doing the same things over and over can actually limit your growth
- The role of novelty in happiness and brain function.
- Travel, creativity and curiosity as tools for wellbeing.
- How to expand your life without blowing it up completely.
- And why joy often lives just outside your comfort zone.

This episode will challenge the idea that more discipline is always the answer. Sometimes, the answer is… more life.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, flat, or uninspired - don’t skip this one.
And when you’re done, send it to someone you want to experience more life with.

Subscribe, follow, and stay connected - because this conversation is only getting bigger.
21 May English South Africa Health & Fitness · Self-Improvement

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