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When it comes to life, happiness, and well-being, there isn’t one single area of life that we need to focus on. Instead, life is multi-dimensional and dynamic.

Here are 6 aspects of life that I feel put together a “complete picture” of a balanced person. By being more aware of these different dimensions of life, we can determine which areas we need to focus on more and work to improve.

The different aspects of a balanced person include: 1) Physical, 2) Mental, 3) Emotional, 4) Social, 5) Work/Financial and 6) Spiritual.

If we focus too much on one area, then we risk neglecting another one. This is why practicing balance and taking a complete picture perspective toward life is so important.

Here is a breakdown of each aspect, along with some tips and advice on how you can start improving each one.

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1. PHYSICAL

The physical aspect of life includes our health and the way we take care of our bodies.

This includes what we consume, how often we exercise, keeping our bodies clean, as well as our daily posture and how we carry ourselves.

Our body is the most precious gift we have and without it we can’t exist. If we don’t stay healthy we certainly can’t enjoy all the other aspects of life. For that reason, taking care of our physical health is the very first step on the road to happiness.

No matter what your current state of health is (or how old you are), it is never too late to start changing our habits, even if it’s just something small like taking a walk in the morning.

A healthy body is a healthy mind, and by taking better care of ourselves we will feel more confident, more motivated, and more energized.

Things to do:

Find ways to be physically active everyday. This could be anything from joining a gym to just dancing by yourself in your room. Find something that you are comfortable with, make it fun, and seek out new challenges. Don’t forget those sports you used to like to play as a kid, and if you really have to, you could even get started with an “exercise video game” like Wii Fit. Take an everything counts” mindset when it comes to health. There are opportunities to be more active all around us.

This could be anything from joining a gym to just dancing by yourself in your room. Find something that you are comfortable with, make it fun, and seek out new challenges. Don’t forget those sports you used to like to play as a kid, and if you really have to, you could even get started with an “exercise video game” like Wii Fit. Take an everything counts” mindset when it comes to health. There are opportunities to be more active all around us. Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Sleep is one of the #1 habits when it comes to both your physical and mental health. Studies show that those who don’t get sufficient sleep (between 6-10 hours every night) often suffer worse health outcomes like a weaker immune system, higher risk of obesity, lower energy and stamina, and more stress and anxiety. If your sleep habits aren’t healthy, it will likely have a negative ripple effect on almost every other aspect of your day. Check out these simple principles behind a good night’s sleep to learn more about how to improve your sleep.

Sleep is one of the #1 habits when it comes to both your physical and mental health. Studies show that those who don’t get sufficient sleep (between 6-10 hours every night) often suffer worse health outcomes like a weaker immune system, higher risk of obesity, lower energy and stamina, and more stress and anxiety. If your sleep habits aren’t healthy, it will likely have a negative ripple effect on almost every other aspect of your day. Check out these simple principles behind a good night’s sleep to learn more about how to improve your sleep. Pay attention to your diet. There are a lot of different diets out there, but the most important thing is to not eat too much, especially junk food, fast food, sweets, and lots of processed food. Use your commonsense. Eating chips and cake at night while binging Netflix is not going to bring out your best self. Consider intermittent fasting (or calorie restrictions) to lose any excess weight and become more fit. Pay attention to how your body responds to the things you eat: What foods make you tired and feeling like crap? What foods make you energized and feeling good?

There are a lot of different diets out there, but the most important thing is to not eat too much, especially junk food, fast food, sweets, and lots of processed food. Use your commonsense. Eating chips and cake at night while binging Netflix is not going to bring out your best self. Consider intermittent fasting (or calorie restrictions) to lose any excess weight and become more fit. Pay attention to how your body responds to the things you eat: What foods make you tired and feeling like crap? What foods make you energized and feeling good? Keep yourself clean. Don’t be lazy and skip out on basic hygiene like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or washing your face. These things seem like commonsense, but they can have a big influence over how you feel about yourself and how you present yourself to others. Part of loving your body is treating it like a new car, keeping it fresh and smelling nice.

Don’t be lazy and skip out on basic hygiene like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or washing your face. These things seem like commonsense, but they can have a big influence over how you feel about yourself and how you present yourself to others. Part of loving your body is treating it like a new car, keeping it fresh and smelling nice. Quit those bad habits. Of course, another big aspect of your physical health is cutting back on bad habits, especially drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, or doing harmful drugs. While many of these habits may not feel like they are hurting you right now, they can have tremendous consequences in the long-term. Find a family member or friend who has quit to help you out. Or consider techniques like urge surfing to learn how to overcome addictive cravings (this can work for eating too). If you really have a problem, consider professional help.

Please do not underestimate the importance of keeping your body in shape. It’s about much more than just looking and feeling good about yourself – it is also about living a life of health and longevity, and keeping your mind fit as well. You can have everything else in your life figured out, but if you don’t maintain your health you won’t be around very long to enjoy it.





2. MENTAL

If you don’t take care of your body, then it will slowly deteriorate. And the same is true for your mind.

Just because you don’t have to go to school anymore doesn’t mean you can’t keep learning new things and challenging your brain.

Reading books. Learning about new topics. Following the news. These are all ways to keep our minds sharp and continue to update our knowledge and beliefs.

Learning is something that is a lifelong endeavor. And studies show that continuing to exercise your brain is a great way to improve cognitive abilities and maintain mental health into an old age (including preventing dementia and memory loss).

Things to do:

Read more books. Reading is a great way to keep your mind sharp and learn new things. Non-fiction books about science or history can help you expand your knowledge. And fiction books can keep your mind imaginative and expand your vocabulary. If you haven’t read a book in awhile, try to make it a goal to read 2-3 new books this year. Find one that has an interesting story or covers an interesting topic you’ve always wanted to learn more about.

Reading is a great way to keep your mind sharp and learn new things. Non-fiction books about science or history can help you expand your knowledge. And fiction books can keep your mind imaginative and expand your vocabulary. If you haven’t read a book in awhile, try to make it a goal to read 2-3 new books this year. Find one that has an interesting story or covers an interesting topic you’ve always wanted to learn more about. Watch documentaries. Documentaries are another great way to learn new things and expand your perspective. Nature documentaries like Planet Earth have been shown to boost positive emotions like joy and curiosity. And documentaries about science, history, or past figures can be a fun way to absorb new facts and find inspiration from real-life stories.

Documentaries are another great way to learn new things and expand your perspective. Nature documentaries like Planet Earth have been shown to boost positive emotions like joy and curiosity. And documentaries about science, history, or past figures can be a fun way to absorb new facts and find inspiration from real-life stories. Challenge your brain. Puzzles, board games, video games, and other problem-solving activities are great ways to keep your mind active. The best part is you can usually find something you really enjoy, so you can keep your brain healthy, and at the same time find a fun hobby (even better if it’s something you can do with friends and family).

Puzzles, board games, video games, and other problem-solving activities are great ways to keep your mind active. The best part is you can usually find something you really enjoy, so you can keep your brain healthy, and at the same time find a fun hobby (even better if it’s something you can do with friends and family). Follow trustworthy news sources and educational blogs. It’s important that we monitor our information diet, the types of information we consume on a daily basis, especially where we get our news from. It’s also good to branch out and listen to educational podcasts or read educational blogs (including this one!)

It’s important that we monitor our information diet, the types of information we consume on a daily basis, especially where we get our news from. It’s also good to branch out and listen to educational podcasts or read educational blogs (including this one!) Watch lectures and speeches online. There are a lot of great lectures you can find on the internet for free these days. On YouTube, you can find free courses by Yale, Harvard, and MIT. You can also find in-depth speeches by all sorts of amazing thinkers like renowned scientists, philosophers, musicians, etc. The internet can be an endless source of education if you know how to use it right.

There are a lot of great lectures you can find on the internet for free these days. On YouTube, you can find free courses by Yale, Harvard, and MIT. You can also find in-depth speeches by all sorts of amazing thinkers like renowned scientists, philosophers, musicians, etc. The internet can be an endless source of education if you know how to use it right. Learn about your mind and cognition. One essential aspect to being a more intelligent thinker is also knowing how your mind works. Everyone should at least learn the basic principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy, including how to identify logical fallacies and cognitive biases in our own thinking.

It’s important that we continue to use our brains to learn new things and challenge ourselves, especially as we get older. Education makes you a better and more well-rounded person overall, and it’s an essential component to all self-improvement.







3. EMOTIONAL

Under the “Mental” section I covered how to keep our brains active and be more intelligent thinkers, but there is also a whole other side of our psychology that we need to pay attention to as well: our “Emotional” side.

Emotions can often seem like something that we have limited power over, but being a more emotionally intelligent person means becoming more self-aware and learning how to better regulate our emotions and behavior.

It is crucial that we reflect on our emotional worlds and know how to navigate them.

Things to do:

Learn the basics of emotional intelligence. There are 4 fundamental pillars of emotional intelligence that we need to cultivate: 1) Self-awareness (recognizing our emotions when they happen), 2) Self-regulation (knowing how to respond to our emotions and channel them in a positive direction, 3) Empathy (or “other-awareness,” being aware of other people’s emotions and internal states), and 4) Social Skills (knowing how to respond to other people’s emotions in a healthy and constructive way).

There are 4 fundamental pillars of emotional intelligence that we need to cultivate: 1) Self-awareness (recognizing our emotions when they happen), 2) Self-regulation (knowing how to respond to our emotions and channel them in a positive direction, 3) Empathy (or “other-awareness,” being aware of other people’s emotions and internal states), and 4) Social Skills (knowing how to respond to other people’s emotions in a healthy and constructive way). Practice meditation and mindfulness. Meditation is a great way to become more aware of your mind and how it works. It also teaches you how to “step back” and just observe your thoughts and feelings without needing to immediately respond to them. This space between our “feelings” and “actions” is crucial for being a more emotionally intelligent person. Try a simple 100 Breaths Meditation to get started.

Meditation is a great way to become more aware of your mind and how it works. It also teaches you how to “step back” and just observe your thoughts and feelings without needing to immediately respond to them. This space between our “feelings” and “actions” is crucial for being a more emotionally intelligent person. Try a simple 100 Breaths Meditation to get started. Forgive yourself for past mistakes. One important aspect of emotional health is learning how to forgive yourself. We all make mistakes, some of us bigger than others – but if we learn to forgive and learn from those mistakes, we can ultimately come out a better person at the end of the day.

One important aspect of emotional health is learning how to forgive yourself. We all make mistakes, some of us bigger than others – but if we learn to forgive and learn from those mistakes, we can ultimately come out a better person at the end of the day. Question your feelings. Your feelings can be misleading if you always react to them without thinking. In certain times, it’s a good idea to step back and question them. When you question your feelings in a healthy and constructive way, you can often learn more about where they come from and what they are telling you. Emotions are an important sign that can guide our behavior, but we have to be willing to listen to them and reflect on them.

Your feelings can be misleading if you always react to them without thinking. In certain times, it’s a good idea to step back and question them. When you question your feelings in a healthy and constructive way, you can often learn more about where they come from and what they are telling you. Emotions are an important sign that can guide our behavior, but we have to be willing to listen to them and reflect on them. Learn to relax and better manage daily stress. Stress management is essential for mental health and emotional intelligence. If you don’t know how to manage your stress in a healthy way, it can often spillover into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by making you more sensitive, irritable, and bothered (even by little things). Check out my complete guide on daily stress for a great framework on how to better respond to your stress (by seeing it a signal to “step back,” relax, and rejuvenate yourself). Also consider a progressive muscle relaxation exercise to help release stress and tension built up in your body.

Don’t take your emotions for granted. We often have more power than we realize once we learn how to channel them in healthy and constructive ways.







4. SOCIAL

Healthy relationships are an essential ingredient to happiness and well-being.

There used to be a time when I believed “I don’t need people to be happy, all I need is myself.” But over the years I’ve learned more and more that having a social life and a sense of belonging is a basic human need that can’t be avoided.

You can be the most introverted person in the world, but you still need a couple good friends to give you a sense of purpose and meaning.

Things to do:

Stay connected with friends and family. You should try your best to stay in touch with people who you have a strong relationship with, especially family and old friends. It doesn’t take much to show you’re thinking about someone: a simple text, email, or phone call is all you need to let people know you still care and value your relationship with them.

You should try your best to stay in touch with people who you have a strong relationship with, especially family and old friends. It doesn’t take much to show you’re thinking about someone: a simple text, email, or phone call is all you need to let people know you still care and value your relationship with them. Improve communication skills. Communication is everything in relationships. If you don’t know how to communicate your thoughts and feelings in an honest and constructive way, you’ll have trouble building genuine and healthy connections with others. Know how to communicate without manipulating and how to defuse heated situations, and you’ll already have a huge advantage when it comes to healthy social interactions.

Communication is everything in relationships. If you don’t know how to communicate your thoughts and feelings in an honest and constructive way, you’ll have trouble building genuine and healthy connections with others. Know how to communicate without manipulating and how to defuse heated situations, and you’ll already have a huge advantage when it comes to healthy social interactions. Practice “10 second” relationships. Every time you leave your home, there is opportunity for social interaction. Studies show even simple “10 second relationships” (such as saying “hi” to a neighbor or coworker) can boost positive emotions and feelings of social connectedness. This can also be a great exercise for people who are very introverted (or have a lot of social anxiety) and want to start being a more social person.

Every time you leave your home, there is opportunity for social interaction. Studies show even simple “10 second relationships” (such as saying “hi” to a neighbor or coworker) can boost positive emotions and feelings of social connectedness. This can also be a great exercise for people who are very introverted (or have a lot of social anxiety) and want to start being a more social person. Find opportunities to meet new people. If you’re looking to expand your social circle or make new friends, there are a lot of opportunities available to you. Depending on your interests, consider going out more to bars, clubs, music shows, coffee shops, workshops, or book clubs. Online sites like Meet Up can also be a great way to connect with like-minded people in your area.

If you’re looking to expand your social circle or make new friends, there are a lot of opportunities available to you. Depending on your interests, consider going out more to bars, clubs, music shows, coffee shops, workshops, or book clubs. Online sites like Meet Up can also be a great way to connect with like-minded people in your area. Invite someone over for dinner. This is a nice way to connect with people and go the extra mile to show they are an important person in your life. If you really don’t want to prepare a meal, you can always invite them to a restaurant with you too (but it’s not as special as cooking a meal yourself!)

This is a nice way to connect with people and go the extra mile to show they are an important person in your life. If you really don’t want to prepare a meal, you can always invite them to a restaurant with you too (but it’s not as special as cooking a meal yourself!) Use social media and the internet to connect. The internet can be a great place to connect with like-minded people that we would otherwise never meet in the real world. Try to follow people (or message boards) that focus on topics you are interested in (such as politics, science, sports, etc.). Participate in those online conversations. Often times we can build meaningful connections with people online that are just as important as those we find in the real world. Keep your mind open to it!

The internet can be a great place to connect with like-minded people that we would otherwise never meet in the real world. Try to follow people (or message boards) that focus on topics you are interested in (such as politics, science, sports, etc.). Participate in those online conversations. Often times we can build meaningful connections with people online that are just as important as those we find in the real world. Keep your mind open to it! Be kind and have good manners (especially online). Whether it’s in the real world or on the internet, the same basic rules apply to all healthy and positive relationships: be kind to others, treat them with respect, listen to their viewpoints, and don’t respond by attacking or insulting. Good manners in the 21st century aren’t all that different from good manners in the past, but our online world sometimes makes it too easy for us to be “mean” or “cruel” to others when we can hide behind an anonymous account.

Whether it’s in the real world or on the internet, the same basic rules apply to all healthy and positive relationships: be kind to others, treat them with respect, listen to their viewpoints, and don’t respond by attacking or insulting. Good manners in the 21st century aren’t all that different from good manners in the past, but our online world sometimes makes it too easy for us to be “mean” or “cruel” to others when we can hide behind an anonymous account. Learn how to identify “drama.” The “drama triangle” is a great framework for identifying the drama in your own life and how it unfolds. People tend to fall into different roles (such as “victim,” “persecutor,” and “savior”), but those limited roles can often inhibit us from moving forward and resolving conflict in our daily lives. Which role do you tend to fall into the most?

The “drama triangle” is a great framework for identifying the drama in your own life and how it unfolds. People tend to fall into different roles (such as “victim,” “persecutor,” and “savior”), but those limited roles can often inhibit us from moving forward and resolving conflict in our daily lives. Which role do you tend to fall into the most? Quality of relationships > Quantity of relationships. One last reminder when it comes to the “Social” aspect of being a balanced person is that quality is often better than quantity when it comes to relationships. You don’t need to be super popular or be the life of the party to have a healthy social life. All you need is a couple really close friends who support you and you can trust, and you’ll find everything you need to live a socially satisfying life.

Healthy relationships are a fundamental component to happiness and well-being. Our need to belong and have social connections is wired into our biology and evolution. Are you fulfilling your social needs?







5. WORK / FINANCIAL

Another aspect of a balanced person that cannot be ignored is our material needs, this includes food, shelter, healthcare, and other basics to living a healthy and dignified life.

For most people, this means having a job/career that both supports your material well-being, as well as your psychological well-being.

While we don’t always get a choice in what we do for a living, there are important ways to give ourselves more power over both our work life and financial life. Here are a few important pieces of advice.

Things to do:

Know your strengths. Before you decide what type of work you’d like to do for a living, it’s important to know what your natural strengths, skills, and talents are. What types of activities are you usually good at (or at least above average)? What do you enjoy doing? Once you identify your strengths, it’s easier to decide what types of jobs or career will suit you best (and where you can contribute the most value).

Before you decide what type of work you’d like to do for a living, it’s important to know what your natural strengths, skills, and talents are. What types of activities are you usually good at (or at least above average)? What do you enjoy doing? Once you identify your strengths, it’s easier to decide what types of jobs or career will suit you best (and where you can contribute the most value). Get an education. Having a college degree is one of the greatest predictors of whether or not you will find a job. While it’s certainly not set in stone, it’s generally a good idea to get a Bachelors or Masters in something that interests you and could be a potential career path. If college isn’t your thing (and it’s certainly not for everyone), consider going to a trade school to learn a new skill or advance your expertise.

Having a college degree is one of the greatest predictors of whether or not you will find a job. While it’s certainly not set in stone, it’s generally a good idea to get a Bachelors or Masters in something that interests you and could be a potential career path. If college isn’t your thing (and it’s certainly not for everyone), consider going to a trade school to learn a new skill or advance your expertise. The value of work experience. Work experience is just as important as your educational background (if not more). Actual hands-on, real world experience in a work setting can teach you a lot more than any classroom can, including new skills, new knowledge, and how to work with others in a professional setting. Also don’t underestimate the value of choosing an “entry level” job (or even an internship) to start getting your foot in the door and getting more experience. You can always work your way up from there!

Work experience is just as important as your educational background (if not more). Actual hands-on, real world experience in a work setting can teach you a lot more than any classroom can, including new skills, new knowledge, and how to work with others in a professional setting. Also don’t underestimate the value of choosing an “entry level” job (or even an internship) to start getting your foot in the door and getting more experience. You can always work your way up from there! Make the most of your job. While it’s rare for any of us to get our “dream job,” we can always make the most of our work life by being a good employee and doing our best. Use nudges to keep yourself motivated and productive throughout the day, learn mental strategies for getting things done that you normally “don’t like” doing, and make friends at work because those are people you’re going to be spending a lot of time with (and it’s crucial that you have healthy relationships with them).

While it’s rare for any of us to get our “dream job,” we can always make the most of our work life by being a good employee and doing our best. Use nudges to keep yourself motivated and productive throughout the day, learn mental strategies for getting things done that you normally “don’t like” doing, and make friends at work because those are people you’re going to be spending a lot of time with (and it’s crucial that you have healthy relationships with them). Live within your means. One of the #1 rules for financial well-being is living within your means. This includes keeping a budget that you can maintain (for food, rent, bills, clothes, and leisure expenses), and not buying too much stuff you can’t afford and accumulating a lot of debt. Keep track of all your expenses and find ways to cut back on spending that isn’t necessary. Also be more aware of spending biases (like the power of “FREE!” and the “Relativity Trap”) that corporations often use to get you to buy stuff you don’t need.

One of the #1 rules for financial well-being is living within your means. This includes keeping a budget that you can maintain (for food, rent, bills, clothes, and leisure expenses), and not buying too much stuff you can’t afford and accumulating a lot of debt. Keep track of all your expenses and find ways to cut back on spending that isn’t necessary. Also be more aware of spending biases (like the power of “FREE!” and the “Relativity Trap”) that corporations often use to get you to buy stuff you don’t need. Create a healthy relationship with “stuff.” Being too materialistic can actually hurt our happiness and health in the long-term – don’t forget that there is a lot more to life than just money and material things (despite what you may see in movies, TV shows, and commercials). Do you have a healthy relationship with material things in your life? Or is money all you care about and it’s blinding you to other aspects of life? Psychology research shows that after a certain point (typically when our basic needs are met), money has very little effect on our overall happiness and well-being.







6. SPIRITUAL / MEANINGFUL

Spirituality can sometimes be the most overlooked aspect to life. I define it as a “search for meaning and purpose.”

For many people, religion is their main source of spirituality and meaning, but we don’t necessarily need religion to find a larger purpose to life.

Art, culture, philosophy, relationships, introspection, and creativity can all play a role in creating more meaning in our lives and living more purposefully.

Things to do:

Learn the pillars of a meaningful life. There are 5 fundamental pillars to a meaningful life, including 1) A sense of belonging (having healthy relationships with those around you), 2) A sense of purpose (feeling that you contribute to a larger whole), 3) Storytelling (the stories we tell about ourselves and the world), 4) Transcendence (experiencing “awe” and “inspiration”), 5) Growth (having a sense that you are evolving and moving forward).

There are 5 fundamental pillars to a meaningful life, including 1) A sense of belonging (having healthy relationships with those around you), 2) A sense of purpose (feeling that you contribute to a larger whole), 3) Storytelling (the stories we tell about ourselves and the world), 4) Transcendence (experiencing “awe” and “inspiration”), 5) Growth (having a sense that you are evolving and moving forward). Spend more time in nature. Nature is a fantastic source of meaning and awe. Try spending more time in nature, even if it’s just simple things like going for a walk around your neighborhood, bird-watching in your backyard, or watching a sunset. These are great opportunities to connect with nature more, which also gives us a deeper sense of ourselves and where we fit in the grand scheme of things.

Nature is a fantastic source of meaning and awe. Try spending more time in nature, even if it’s just simple things like going for a walk around your neighborhood, bird-watching in your backyard, or watching a sunset. These are great opportunities to connect with nature more, which also gives us a deeper sense of ourselves and where we fit in the grand scheme of things. Pursue a creative hobby. Creative hobbies are a great way to build more meaning into your life. Often artistic pursuits (such as writing, painting, music, photography, filmmaking, etc.) give us an opportunity to express ourselves and actively infuse meaning into our lives. I’ve personally been making electronic music for over a decade now and it’s been a great way for me express myself, relieve stress and anxiety, and channel my emotions in a healthy and constructive way. Mindful photography also played a major role in my life when I was going through a depressing time in college. I strongly believe everyone needs some type of creative endeavor in their life. You don’t even have to be skilled at anything, just CREATE!

Creative hobbies are a great way to build more meaning into your life. Often artistic pursuits (such as writing, painting, music, photography, filmmaking, etc.) give us an opportunity to express ourselves and actively infuse meaning into our lives. I’ve personally been making electronic music for over a decade now and it’s been a great way for me express myself, relieve stress and anxiety, and channel my emotions in a healthy and constructive way. Mindful photography also played a major role in my life when I was going through a depressing time in college. I strongly believe everyone needs some type of creative endeavor in their life. You don’t even have to be skilled at anything, just CREATE! Become a part of your community. Our relationships are also a tremendous source of meaning, including seeing ourselves as part of a “group” or “community.” As a social species, we all crave a “tribe” to belong to. Try to find ways to connect and participate with your community more. Do volunteer work. Go to church. Attend events. Do local activism. There are always opportunities to “give back” and contribute to your community more. Find ways to make your neighborhood a better place.

Our relationships are also a tremendous source of meaning, including seeing ourselves as part of a “group” or “community.” As a social species, we all crave a “tribe” to belong to. Try to find ways to connect and participate with your community more. Do volunteer work. Go to church. Attend events. Do local activism. There are always opportunities to “give back” and contribute to your community more. Find ways to make your neighborhood a better place. Spend time in solitude. Another essential ingredient to a “spiritual life” is spending healthy time alone, in solitude. This can include prayer, meditation, or just healthy introspection. And in fact, studies show that solitude can play an important role in our self-discovery and self-growth.

Another essential ingredient to a “spiritual life” is spending healthy time alone, in solitude. This can include prayer, meditation, or just healthy introspection. And in fact, studies show that solitude can play an important role in our self-discovery and self-growth. Have faith that life is good. Faith may not have any role in science, but it does have an important role in good living. Don’t underestimate the importance of seeing the good in things, even our very worst experiences can be valuable, as they are only lessons that make us stronger. Every moment is a source of wealth. Practice living richly.

Don’t underestimate the importance of “spirituality” or having a meaningful life. When you have a spiritual core, you can withstand almost any difficulty or hardship. It can empower you and motivate you to a whole other level.



CONCLUSION

We must invest time and energy in all 6 of these aspects if we want to live a happy and balanced life. These 6 aspects are 1) Physical, 2) Mental, 3) Emotional, 4) Social, 5) Work, and 6) Spirituality.

Which areas are you the strongest in? Which areas are you the weakest in?

This is a great framework to keep in mind as you embark on a life of self-improvement and personal growth.



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