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LIFESTYLE



                                                                                  that  will  determine  whether  you  are
                                                                                  merely  coping  in  life  and  keeping  your
                                                                                  head above water, or you are thriving and
                                                                                  in control.

                                                                                  If  and  when  you  are  ready  and  able
                                                                                  to  nourish  yourself  correctly,  keep  in
                                                                                  mind that each person and their body is
                                                                                  different. What is healthy for one person
                                                                                  may  not  necessarily  be  so  for  the  next
                                                                                  person. It is worth taking time to explore
                                                                                  which  foods  are  appropriate  for  your
                                                                                  specific  mind/body  type  and  in  what
                                                                                  quantities. You do not necessarily have to
                                                                                  visit a dietician or nutritionist - simply do
                                                                                  some research and become more aware.
                                                                                  When you eat various foods, take note of
                                                                                  how you feel afterwards. Consider starting
                                                                                  an  eating  journal  and  documenting  the
         THE SECOND BUILDING BLOCK FOR CREATING QUALITY     Image: Jarritos - Unsplash  types  of  foods  you  eat  and  your  body’s
         OF LIFE IS THE QUALITY OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS                             reaction to them.

        You  may  have  many  relationships  in  your                             Your quality of life is a choice, so empower
        life,  including  family,  friends,  extended                             yourself  with  whatever  knowledge  you
        family  and  colleagues,  but  how  many  of                              need.
        these  are  quality  relationships?  Do  they
        add value to your life, and do you add value                              There will, of course, be challenging times
        to theirs?                                                                when a lot is demanded of you. By focusing
                                                                                  on your well-being and incorporating the
        Often  the  quality  of  your  relationships                              three  building  blocks  into  your  life,  you
        comes  down  to  the  quality  of  the  time                              will be able to cope with life’s challenges
        you spend with these people. To enhance                                   that much better.
        the quality of your relationships, consider
        these points:
        •  Are you present? When you are with the
          people you love, are you fully attentive?
        •  Do you listen? Listening is not a passive
          activity. It takes practice to be able
          to listen without thinking about your
          response or counter-argument. You
          will be amazed at what happens when   Image: Nadine Primeau - Unsplash
          a person feels heard, regardless of
          whether you agree with them or not.
          Most arguments or heated discussions
          can be diffused by simply listening and
          being authentic.
        •  Do you create a space for others to feel
          that they can belong?


        THE THIRD BUILDING BLOCK FOR CREATING QUALITY
        OF LIFE IS THE QUALITY OF THE FOOD YOU EAT
        Your  body  is  a  machine  and  needs  the
        proper  fuel  to  perform  efficiently.  What
        you eat and how you eat it are key factors                                       Image: Pablo Merchan Montes - Unsplash


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