Leap Day: 7 Ways to Make the Most of Added Day

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Every four years, we’re given a unique gift — one extra day. Feb. 29, 2024 is Leap Day, a rare occasion that offers an additional 24 hours in the year.

Some might view Leap Day as just another day. But those who understand the value of time see it as a bonus for personal development and skill-building.

To maximize this Leap Year Day, I’d like to share seven effective strategies that cater to a spectrum of interests.

7 Ways to Make the Most Out of Leap DayLeap Day: Time for Self-Care

Self-care and harmony are prioritized in the first three suggestions.

  • Meditate: Dedicate the day to nurturing your mental health. Practice mindfulness or learn the art of meditation. It’s a gift of tranquility you can offer to yourself.
  • Read: Leap Day is a good time to catch up on reading. Is there a book that’s been sitting on your reading list for too long? Use your extra day to immerse yourself in a good book and broaden your horizons.
  • Reconnect with nature: Carve time in the extra day to bask in the great outdoors. Hiking, gardening or merely relishing in the beauty of nature can provide a much-needed mental reset.

Fourth, I encourage everyone to define your goals and aspirations. All of us can benefit by creating our own vision board that helps us visualize our ideal future.

Start Something!

Escape the monotony and find a new groove with these final three action-oriented suggestions.

  • Learn a new skill
  • Kickstart a passion project
  • Volunteer your services

Whether learning something new, igniting a dream project you’ve been contemplating, or giving back to your community by volunteering, all are invigorating ways toward personal growth.

With Leap Day as a time of self-reflection, nothing speaks more profoundly to the essence of self-care than living a life that’s aligned with your core values. That’s an empowering journey that fosters personal growth and paves the way for personal fulfillment.

I originally shared these thoughts in a news release published on Feb. 28, 2024. All the Right Reasons: 12 Timeless Principles for Living a Life in Harmony, which is available on Amazon, uncovers 12 principles for living a life in harmony and drawing on the power of values to help find life’s success secrets. All proceeds feed hungry children, with each book purchase providing 40 meals.

USANA India: The Latest Step in Creating the Healthiest Family on Earth

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USANA is resolute in its vision to create The Healthiest Family on Earth. It’s an important overarching goal that requires us to reach individuals and families around the globe. I’ve been thinking about this notion, considering we recently officially welcomed India into the USANA Family.

You’ve heard me talk about our ambitious goal: connect with 1 million families and introduce them to the USANA products. It’s a big number, for sure. But it’s only the beginning as we strive to truly create The Healthiest Family on Earth.

The effort to connect with more and more individuals requires companywide participation. Each USANA employee and every USANA distributor plays a role in helping us to achieve our goal.

When I proposed that each Associate make two connections a day, I envisioned that those two connections would be meaningful ones.

I continue to be impressed by the strong interpersonal relationships that have resulted.

 

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Welcoming USANA India

These connections help to expand our reach, while also making a difference in the lives of so many. USANA operates with distributors in 25 diverse markets around the world. In late 2023, we welcomed USANA India and are enthusiastic about the opportunities to share the USANA message with friends there.

Our corporate core values — Community, Excellence, Health, and Integrity — guide each decision USANA makes. They are the lens through which we decide whether something makes sense for who we are and who we want to be as a company. And each time we expand internationally, we’re committed to ensuring success within the new market.

For India, it’s home to a significant number of people. Even more, India prioritizes health and family. It aligns perfectly with USANA’s core values.

I invite you to learn more about the market on The Hub and connect with USANA India on Instagram and Facebook.

 

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The Value of Relationships

As I write, we’re celebrating International Friendship Month. Those who know me understand my reverence for relationships. Nothing is more important than building and nurturing strong relationships in our personal and professional lives.

And that is why I am so confident that USANA can connect with 1 million people…and then 2 million and 5 million… The possibilities are immense for us as a global organization that’s thrived for more than 30 years.

When I moved into the role of Executive Chairman in 2023, I knew USANA was well on its way to creating the Healthiest Family on Earth. As we look toward the future, I’m grateful for the teams we have around the world that are aligned with our vision of doing just that. Thank you all.

Friendship Focus: 3 Benefits of In-Person Contact

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February’s International Friendship Month is a time for people everywhere to strengthen personal connections in an age where digital communication dominates.

As I’ve said many times before, there’s nothing more important than relationships. I’ve found that friendship isn’t just about sharing good times, it’s about being there for each other when life gets tough. My friends have been my pillars of strength, helping me navigate through the storms.

When I’m speaking to audiences, a few topics always resonate:

  • How to be successful in business
  • The importance of connecting personally with others
  • The value of truly connecting with people in a hyper-digital world (as I wrote about recently)

Strengthening my network of associates — and friends — has brought success in my professional and personal life.

Building on Friendship: In-Person Contact

Over the years, I’ve found three key benefits of prioritizing in-person contact:

  1. An enhanced emotional connection
  2. Increased trust and rapport
  3. A stronger sense of community

Bringing people together builds relationships more effectively than anything else.

Studies dictate that face-to-face interactions bear fruits of understanding and trust that digital dialogue simply cannot replicate. In-person requests are 34 times more likely to receive a positive response than one by email, according to research reported by The Washington Post.

As a result of one volunteer project, I worked with Bob Hope and began a business relationship with Alan Osmond. The opportunity to work with highly respected politicians, celebrities, and sports figures opened the door for many future corporate events and projects that otherwise wouldn’t have happened.

And it was all in person where I made contacts and friends who promoted my business for years to come.

Technology is ideal for training and project management, but it falls short in terms of building relationships and addressing conflict.

You’ve heard me say before: Everyone is in the people business. It’s the handshake, the eye contact, and the unplanned conversations that often lead to remarkable ideas and lasting collaborations.

This month, I’m issuing a challenge to rekindle the spirit of genuine bonds in person.

I originally shared these thoughts in a news release published on Feb. 1, 2024. All the Right Reasons: 12 Timeless Principles for Living a Life in Harmony, which is available on Amazon, uncovers 12 principles for living a life in harmony and drawing on the power of values to help find life’s success secrets. All proceeds feed hungry children, with each book purchase providing 40 meals.