Solutions for Wellness

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Life: From surviving to thriving – Re-igniting Your Spirit for Life Mark J. Britzman, Ed.D., NCC, CCMHC, LP

Tell yourself the truth… How do you want to live your life?: 

Tell yourself the truth… How do you want to live your life? Priorities Living Well Integrity with Relationships Finding meaningful life work Experiencing a Sense of Purpose

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Life: From Surviving to Thriving

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Life: From surviving

“Change your mind…Change you life!”: 

“Change your mind… Change you life!” Stimulus Old patterns Gap = freedom to choose Response New Patterns

…to thriving!: 

…to thriving!

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Hope Optimism Goals & Discipline Active Lifestyle Enriched Relationships Purpose, Vision & Goals Fears: Incompetence & Unlovable Your basic needs Your journey Character: The law of the land

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Currently in my life, I believe I am meeting my needs to the following extent: Living Well: the ability to make useful choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, stress management, occupational satisfaction, and readily available sources for renewal My vision to be satisfied in this area is: Low 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 High

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Currently in my life, I believe I am meeting my needs to the following extent: Integrity with Relationships: loving and being loved; having contact, connections, interactions, and relationships with others My vision to be satisfied in this area is: Low 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 High

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Currently in my life, I believe I am meeting my needs to the following extent: Finding meaningful life work: enjoyment of learning new skills and moving towards using your gifts and talents; the freedom to laugh, play, and appreciate being human My vision to be satisfied in this area is Low 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 High

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Currently in my life, I believe I am meeting my needs to the following extent: Experiencing a Sense of Purpose: feelings of purpose, integrity, accomplishment and competence, self-esteem, success, and a sense of living a life that matters Low 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 High My vision to be satisfied in this area is:

Live Well:: 

Live Well: Are you conscious, committed and competent making healthy daily choices? Do you have a mission statement and specific goals for this upcoming year? Do you have the internal motivation to develop your own program and/or do you have a wellness support and accountability system?

Live Well, Con’t: 

Live Well, Con’t Are you engaged in a workout program that strengthens your entire muscles group, improves your cardiovascular fitness, and engages appropriate stretching techniques? Do you nourish your system with three healthy meals and three healthy snacks on a daily basis? Do you drink at least six glasses of water daily? Do you have a logging system to track your accomplishments and deter lapses?

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Currently in my life, I believe I am meeting my needs to the following extent: Living Well: the ability to make useful choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, stress management, occupational satisfaction, and readily available sources for renewal My vision to be satisfied in this area is: Low 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 High

Integrity with Relationships: 

Integrity with Relationships Do you evaluate your integrity in relationships rather than find flaws in your loved ones? Do you consistently demonstrate respect, fondness, and admiration to those that are closest to you? Do you tolerate difference attitudes and approaches to life tasks? Do you turn towards loved ones in good times and bad?

Integrity with Relationships: 

Integrity with Relationships Do you give your loved one’s time, attention, and affection? Do you treat loved ones with admiration and fondness? Do you avoid uncontrolled anger, critical non-verbals, stonewalling, and power and control? Are you a good listener and stay calm when the potential for conflict is high?

Integrity with Relationships: 

Integrity with Relationships Have you developed rituals with loved ones to reflect on positive relationship memories? Do you have an active spiritual and/or faith life to make your life more meaningful? Are you aware of your relationships strengths and growth areas? Do you have a plan to “stretch your comfort zone” and try to bring out the best in others including yourself?

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Currently in my life, I believe I am meeting my needs to the following extent: Integrity with Relationships: loving and being loved; having contact, connections, interactions, and relationships with others My vision to be satisfied in this area is: Low 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 High

Find Meaningful Life Work:: 

Find Meaningful Life Work: Have you discovered a career and/ volunteer outlets that takes advantages of your gifts, talents, interests, values, and aptitude? Do you work in an environment that brings out the best in you? Have you struck a healthy balance between work and other priorities? Do you believe you are using your talents and ability? Are you disciplined regarding your personal finances?

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Currently in my life, I believe I am meeting my needs to the following extent: Finding meaningful life work: enjoyment of learning new skills and moving towards using your gifts and talents; the freedom to laugh, play, and appreciate being human My vision to be satisfied in this area is Low 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 High

Experience a sense of purpose:: 

Experience a sense of purpose: Do you believe you are living a life that matters? Are you clear and committed to the principles you want to live by? Do you consistently do the “right thing” regardless of the consequences? Do you treat others the way they want to be treated Do you consistently try to bring out the best in others including yourself? Do you have daily rituals to reflect on your choices and take a daily moral inventory? Do you have a plan for what type of legacy you will leave this world?

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Success – accomplishing goals, usually career, financial and lifestyle. Significance – having a durable positive impact on individuals or society, making things better in a meaningful way.

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Currently in my life, I believe I am meeting my needs to the following extent: Experiencing a Sense of Purpose: feelings of purpose, integrity, accomplishment and competence, self-esteem, success, and a sense of living a life that matters Low 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 High My vision to be satisfied in this area is:

MISSION STATEMENT: 

MISSION STATEMENT

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There comes a time in the life of many high achievers when it becomes important to move beyond success to significance.

But how? Take…: 

But how? Take… Act on your dreams and goals Create new possibilities Take time to reflect and journal Include spirituality and/or faith Ongoing accountability Never give up!

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– Louisa May Alcott, 19th c. American author “Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.”

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“It’s your life, your one and only life – so take excellence very personally.”

Starting Today!: 

Starting Today! Live well Integrity with relationships Find meaningful life work Experience a Sense of Purpose