Self-Care for Wealth, Health and Longevity

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Life can be tough.

Here are nine tips to care for your mind, body and soul:

The Body

1. Choose a time to set your alarm and see if you can wake at the same time each day of the week.
2. Take a minute to tidy your room.
3. Socialise outdoors or indoors.

If you’re hesitant, promise to tell family/friend/co-worker all about that social event.

Make the commitment super specific – I’m going to a five-a-side kickabout on Tuesday the 16th May at 7pm at the Coppermine Sports Center.

Research local interest groups and choose one that excites you.

The Mind

4. If your circumstances allow you, book an appointment with a therapist in person or remotely.

5. Learn to relate to your thoughts and feelings with clear-sightedness and compassion.

Tara Brach’s Radical Acceptance is an excellent introduction, walking through various practices to reduce suffering.

6. If you’re having a tough time with stress, try this free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course offered by Palouse Mindfulness.

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The Soul

7. If time and wealth were no consideration, how would you spend your time?

Try timetabling your ideal ordinary week.

How would you spend time in your each hour and day of your ideal week?

Are any of these activities feasible now?

If not, what changes could you make to realise them now?

For more guidance on realising your ideal life now, check out Tim Ferriss’ Four Hour Work Week.

8. Create a life plan with short- and long term projects that excite you.

What habits could nurture key relationships?

What skills would serve your values?

Give each project a deadline and focus only on a few projects at once.

For more info, check out this episode of the Cal Newport’s Deep Questions.

9.Choose one activity which resonates with your values and interests. See if you can build a habit as per James Clear’s Atomic Habits.

To create fast-rooting habits, make them Short, Attractive, Frequent and Easy (SAFE).

Choose a designated time for your habit each day and set a 5-minute timer.

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