Nourish and optimize your life
No time, stress, too expensive, unknown, not convinced are often the words we use when it comes to our daily well-being. Despite new trends and the development of activities in the well-being sector, we don’t really make the time to nourish our lives differently.
With my lifestyle and travels, I am led to meet peoples from all backgrounds and social levels. By observing each culture and keeping myself informed of well-being trends. I would like to share through my article’s simple tips, at low cost to improve your well-being on a daily basis.
There are so many little things we can change without taking too much effort or even expense.
For example,
Have you ever taken the time to ask yourself a few questions, what is the definition of a healthy life for you? how do you take care of yourself? how could you describe self-awareness and how important it is? If we think that happiness is linked to our good health, what makes you really happy?
Being healthy isn’t just, eating well and healthily, in fact, you can eat all the cucumber and kale and still be unhealthy.
When you think about it there are various areas that impact our lives, our moods, our happiness, and our days.
Here are 12 primary food points to nourish and optimize your life
- Joy
- Spirituality
- Creativity
- Finance
- Career
- Education
- Health
- Physical activity
- Home cooking
- Home environment
- Relationship
- Social life
Of these 12 points, 4 affect us more than others,
Relationship, career, physical activity and spirituality.
Can you today take 5 min and do the test of 12, this will give you a vision of the points to possibly improve in your life to find a better balance.
CIRCLE OF LIFE
Place a dot on the line to indicate your level of satisfaction in each area. A dot toward the centre indicates dissatisfaction, and a dot toward the periphery indicates satisfaction. For example, if your career is abundant, place a dot on the line somewhere toward the outside of the circle.
Then connect all the dot and identify your imbalances
Here is an example
Once your test is finished, I invite you to answer these questions
- In what areas are you satisfied at the moment?
- What is one area that deserves more attention?
- What is one action step you can take this week to devote more time and energy to bringing this area into greater balance – what does that mean to you?
Here are some tips for infusing joy and satisfaction into your life to nourish and optimize your life .
JOY
Small moments of joy can trigger big changes, and joy can appear when you least expect it. By taking conscious steps to bring more joy into your life, you will all reap daily benefits.
There are endless possibilities for joy no matter what happens to you. Exploiting these opportunities sometimes requires a little vigilance and effort, but it is worth it! Know that it is perfectly normal not to feel open to joy in every moment. Also remember that the more you open yourself to joy, the more you will receive.
- Practice Gratitude –Find my article
- Watch a sketch of a comedian who makes you smile even before he finishes his joke
- Look at photos that make you smile and remind you of happy moments
- Immerse yourself in a book about joy
- Give yourself pleasure
- Practice an activity that gives you pleasure, music art, sport meditation whatever..
the book of joy – discover the book
The “Book of Joy” is not written by the Dalai Lama alone; it is a collaboration between the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The book was published in 2016 and is based on a week-long conversation between the two spiritual leaders held in Dharamshala, India, in 2015. During this meeting, they discussed various topics related to joy and finding happiness in the face of life’s challenges.
In “The Book of Joy,” the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu share their insights and personal experiences on how to cultivate joy and live a fulfilling life, despite the suffering and difficulties that people encounter. They draw upon their own spiritual traditions (Buddhism and Christianity) and share stories of compassion, forgiveness, and gratitude.
The book aims to offer readers practical advice and spiritual wisdom to find lasting joy and contentment in their lives. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating positive emotions, maintaining a compassionate outlook, and developing inner resilience in the face of adversity.
“The Book of Joy” is highly regarded and has been well-received for its uplifting messages and the unique opportunity it provides to learn from the wisdom of two esteemed spiritual leaders.
Here is also an article from harvard medical school which is also interesting about how to find joy in difficult times and help you to nourish and optimize your life.
Spirituality
Spirituality can be a source of comfort, inspiration, and guidance for many individuals, providing a framework for understanding the world and their place in it. For others, it may be a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Whatever form it takes, spirituality is an integral part of the human experience and has been since the beginning of time. Spirituality is a great way to nourish and optimize your life.
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CREATIVITY
“Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking about what no one else has ever thought of.” -Albert Einstein
“A creative life is an amplified life. It’s a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a much more interesting life” – Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert is a writer, she is the author of Eat, pray, love don’t you have probably heard about at least with its adaptation to the cinema but she also has another best seller book As if by Magic, she also has interesting ted talks
This book will give you the courage you need to pursue your creative interests by showing you how to deal with your fears, notice ideas and act on them, and take the stress out of creating.
“Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking about what no one else has ever thought of.”
FINANCE
Prioritize your finances.
When it comes to managing your finances, it’s important to prioritize and organize your spending. As financial experts suggest, it’s always wiser to create a budget, and stick to it to avoid any financial setbacks. In line with this, Manisha Thakor, a renowned expert in finance, has developed a highly effective diagram that serves as a guide to financial prioritization.
This diagram highlights key areas such as identifying your financial goals, creating a budget, emergency funds, and debt management. By carefully observing and implementing the advice given in this diagram, you can surely safeguard your financial stability and achieve your financial objectives. So if you’re looking for a comprehensive tool that will clarify the nebulousness of financial planning and management, then this diagram by Manisha Thakor is definitely worth exploring!
Here is a diagram created by Manisha Thakor, an expert on the subject.
CAREER
Have you ever wondered why you chose your profession? are you fulfilled in your work?
Even if your work is not your main source of fulfilment which advantages does it bring to your life?
We don’t always choose our professions for the right reasons and fewer people are satisfied with what they do. But that doesn’t mean everyone has to do those dream jobs, you can definitely find cool things that give you benefits that improve your daily life. What could you do in your job to optimize and nourish your life?
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Very few lifestyle choices have as much impact as physical activity, and it does not require a significant time or intensity commitment. Just seven hours of activity per week can lower the risk of premature death by 40%. Studies show that moderate and vigorous physical activity, even short periods of less than 10 minutes, can significantly increase lifespan and daily quality of life.
Physical activity can boost energy, improve sleep quality, and promote a healthy weight. Additionally, higher fitness levels may offset the adverse health consequences of prolonged screen time.
Ongoing research indicates the benefits of physical activity. The more we learn about it, the more we can inspire and motivate ourselves and others to make physical activity an integral part of daily life.
Find my yoga and workout videos soon.
In the meantime, you can try apps like Alomove and Saltysoul
COOKING AT HOME
Learn to take pleasure in preparing simple and affordable meals for yourself and your family with my recipe ideas.
To help you organize and optimize your time in the kitchen, come and consult my articles.
Are you tired of spending too much money on takeout or dining out every night?
Why not try cooking at home?
Not only is it a more affordable option, but it is also fulfilling to prepare healthy meals for yourself and your family. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, my recipe ideas can help you discover new and exciting dishes to try.
In addition to providing recipe inspiration, I am committed to helping you optimize your time in the kitchen. Cooking can be overwhelming, but with my articles on how to prepare meals efficiently and effectively, you can become a pro in no time.
So, what are you waiting for? Say goodbye to expensive and unhealthy dining options, and hello to the joys of cooking at home.
Consult my website for recipe ideas and kitchen organization tips today!
HOME ENVIRONMENT
Your space, your home. When was the last time you sorted and reorganized your things?
I realized that I keep clothes that I like but haven’t worn in a long time. I kept thinking to myself that I could postpone getting rid of them, but let’s be real. That dress will remain in the closet, and I will never wear it again.
So, go ahead and declutter your space. Get rid of things you will no longer wear or even objects that you have accumulated but that no longer have the same effect on you.
Decluttering is also an excellent way to clear out those things from the past that we accumulate in our heads.
Sorting out your stuff and your home is also sorting out your mind.
You could create more space to dust off old feelings and things that no longer fit you today.
Creating a harmonious and organized home environment can have a significant impact on a person’s mental and emotional wellbeing.
Studies have shown that people who live in a clean and clutter-free space report feeling less stress and more focused. Furthermore, decluttering your home can help you identify items that you no longer need, and that can be donated or sold. This creates a sense of accomplishment and can even lead to a feeling of having more space in your home.
Additionally, decluttering can be an excellent opportunity to practice mindfulness, focusing on and being present in the current moment.
Taking the time to declutter your home environment can have a positive impact on your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing
Make room for the new to nourish and optimize your life.
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need”
Once you have determined your circle of life, I invite you to recognize what you have already put in place in your life, what nourishes your life, what makes you smile and what are the points that need more attention to make your life healthier? how can feed your life healthier? And what are you ready to do?
I hope this article will make you ask yourself the right question and will give you some perspective to improve your daily well being
xoxo, justine
