Published by Pearson Business (April 12, 2023) © 2023
Richard TemplarA personal code for a healthier, happier you
When did life get so busy? Work, family, exercise - they're all important but there's never enough time. How can you effortlessly achieve a healthy balance between them all so you can reach your potential?
The Rules of Living Well are here to help. Covering everything from mindfulness, mental health, wellbeing, longevity, energy, balance, perspective, relaxation to exercise, you'll find simple ways to have a healthy attitude and be your best self.
What are you waiting for?
Balance
1 It's not all about you
2 It's not all about other people
3 Look outwards
4 Stay out of the sand
5 Follow your ups and downs
6 Draw tidy lines
7 Remember what you're balancing
8 Do what you want now
9 Live in the past, the present and the future
Confidence
10 Your feelings are your own
11 Know yourself
12 Accept your weaknesses
13 Like yourself
14 Words can change you
15 Difference is a good thing
16 Don't assume the worst
Resilience
17 You're in charge
18 You're not alone
19 Steel beats iron
20 Hit the off button
21 Be prepared
22 Get it in writing
23 Weigh yourself up
24 Go easy
25 You think therefore you are
26 Find the humour
Exercise
27 Think yourself exercised
28 You can't avoid exercise
29 Exercise isn't a dirty word
30 It's not about how you look
31 Habit is a good thing ...
32 ... but you're in charge
33 Keep a lid on it
Relaxation
34 Find your space
35 Keep it quick
36 Train your mind to relax
37 Plan your breaks
38 You won't relax if you don't try
39 Live in the present
40 Relax holistically
41 Get out of yourself
42 Get a good night's sleep
43 Love the sunshine
44 Zen it
Food
45 You really are what you eat
46 Don't get picky
47 Nurture your relationship
48 Understand your issues
49 Beware food rules
50 Don't diet
51 Don't get hooked on sugar
52 Food isn't wicked
53 It's not all about your weight
54 Enjoy!
Learning
55 Pick what you enjoy
56 Find motivation
57 Decide what you want to show for it
58 Stay out of the ruts
59 Find your forte
60 Get your hands dirty
61 Enjoy your mistakes
62 Don't slow down
63 You can't turn it off
64 Reflect
Parenthood
65 Remember to drain the swamp
66 Nobody's perfect
67 Know yourself
68 Trust your own judgement
69 Be honest with yourself
70 Communicate
71 Nurture your relationship
72 Stay healthy
At work
73 Stay motivated
74 Don't up the ante
75 Create boundaries
76 Have switch-off time
77 Be flexible
78 Stay in synch
79 Enjoy your surroundings
80 Create order
81 Move
82 Take a day off
83 Talk
84 Mind the team
Retirement
85 Now is not forever
86 You don't have to do it all at once
87 When the kids fly, you can too
88 Manage your family
89 Redraw your relationship
90 You can't do nothing
91 Age gracefully
92 Learn to accept help
93 Know your doctor
94 Say what you're thinking
Challenge
95 Expect the unexpected
96 It is what it is
97 Embrace the change
98 Ride the shock wave
99 There are no shortcuts
100 Forgive and don't forget