Published by Pearson (September 10, 2012) © 2013
Michael HeppellDo you want to live life to the full? To know in years to come that you really gave it your all – and got the most out of it?
The simplest way to a brilliant life is by making sure you’re paying attention to the stuff that matters, in every area of your life, and by making positive and lasting change where it’s needed, when it’s needed.
Although that’s not rocket science, it’s so very easy to just get swept along by the flow and then wonder what happened. We all need a bit of help to make sure we’re living our best possible life. And that’s where this book comes in.
Taking each area of your life by the horns, you’ll quickly start to see what’s working well and where attention is needed. One small action at a time, you’ll move towards your own Brilliant Life.
STOP LIVING AN ORDINARY LIFE
START LIVING A BRILLIANT ONE
About the author
Acknowledgements
Introduction
The Wheel of Life
Part 1 Your health
Chapter 1 The Health Wheel
Chapter 2 Eat well
Chapter 3 Move well
Chapter 4 Think well
Part 2 Your family
Chapter 5 The Family Wheel
Chapter 6 Your significant other
Chapter 7 Your Mum
Chapter 8 Your Dad
Chapter 9 Your children
Chapter 10 Your siblings
Chapter 11 Your grandparents and older relatives
Chapter 12 Your aunts and uncles
Part 3 Your money
Chapter 13 The Money Wheel
Chapter 14 Worries vs confidence
Chapter 15 Saving
Chapter 16 Savvy
Chapter 17 Debt
Chapter 18 Lifestyle
Chapter 19 Investment
Chapter 20 Management
Part 4 Your relationships
Chapter 21 The Relationships Wheel
Chapter 22 Close friends
Chapter 23 Work colleagues
Chapter 24 Your boss
Chapter 25 Your staff
Chapter 26 Your neighbours
Chapter 27 Old friends
Chapter 28 New friends
Part 5 Your contribution
Chapter 29 The Contribution (and higher purpose) Wheel
Chapter 30 Charity
Chapter 31 Your time
Chapter 32 The environment
Chapter 33 You
Chapter 34 Your values
Chapter 35 Self-awareness
Part 6 Your vision
Chapter 36 The Vision Wheel
Chapter 37 Know what you want
Chapter 38 Short-term vision (the next 90 days)
Chapter 39 Medium-term vision (1–5 years)
Chapter 40 Long-term vision (5+ years)
Chapter 41 Written plans
Chapter 42 Visualisation
Chapter 43 Resources
Part 7 Your career
Chapter 44 The Career Wheel
Chapter 45 Right job?
Chapter 46 Fun and enjoyment
Chapter 47 Challenge
Chapter 48 Salary and benefits
Chapter 49 Convenience
Chapter 50 Future
Chapter 51 Personal effectiveness
Part 8 Your personal development
Chapter 52 The Personal Development Wheel
Chapter 53 Positive attitude
Chapter 54 Confidence
Chapter 55 Motivation
Chapter 56 Open to change
Chapter 57 Courses
Chapter 58 Reading
Chapter 59 Keeping a journal
Chapter 60 Mentors
Final note