Ep142: Briana and Peter Borten on Living The Well Life

Ep142 Show Notes: Briana and Dr. Peter Borten

About Briana and Dr. Peter Borten

Briana Borten and Dr. Peter Borten are the authors of “The Well Life: How to Use Structure, Sweetness, and Space to Create Balance, Happiness, and Peace.” Briana and Dr. Peter Borten have made it their mission to create a more peaceful world by helping individuals reestablish a sense of inner peace and balance. They are the founders of The Dragontree, a wellness organization with holistic spas in Portland and Boulder, online courses, natural body care products, and resources for vibrant living. Peter, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and certified Qi Gong instructor, has taught extensively and has authored hundreds of articles on psychological and physical health. Briana is a Certified Ayurvedic Specialist, peace engineer, and CEO of The Dragontree. She writes frequently on personal development and helps people achieve their dreams and live extraordinary, healthy lives.

Key Conversation Points

Learning about people on other places of the I-E spectrum
The benefits of working with a partner possessing a complementary personality
Keeping your personal and professional lives from bleeding into each other
How to find the ideal type of structure for your personality and life
Cultivating good habits that truly stick
Enjoying yourself in the now
Embracing healthy amounts of instant gratification
Shifting your perspective to make experiences more enjoyable
How to avoid being crushed by the human data stream
The importance of creating space in your life, especially for introverts

Briana’s Introvert Island Book Selections*

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles | Steven Pressfield
Any book by David Sedaris (I’m a fellow Sedaris fan, so I’m including two choices: the classic Me Talk Pretty One Day, and his forthcoming book, Theft by Finding. ~Beth)
The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes | Justina Blakeney

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