Life is truly a Numbers Game
I have realized that life is truly a numbers game. It is wonderful to look at all the numbers of your life and see where you stand versus where you want to be. As they say the numbers tell the whole truth. Here are the areas where I like to review the numbers in my life. See if this applies to you
Sleep - This is so important that I want to put it at the top of the heap. Measure the number of hours you sleep. 7 hours at a minimum is a must so if you are not getting enough sleep see which activities you must stop to get the extra sleep. You may have to forego some activities to get this sleep in. However, this is an absolute must if you want to get the most out of yourself.
Exercise – Barring any health conditions you need to see how much exercise you are getting on a weekly basis. Again, if this means sleeping a little earlier so that you can exercise first thing in the morning then you can do that. Or if this means taking 30 min during lunch to get that exercise routine in you can do that. Irrespective of whatever situation you are in you can get this done provided it is a priority. Every single study coming out clearly shows that any form of exercise improves mood, longevity and health. So, let’s get our exercise genes in action.
Health – How many visits do you have to the doctor yearly. At least a physical once a year is a must. This is a great measure and the results show us the areas we need to pay attention to. Usually the insurance covers this so getting this done is a great vote for your best life. At the same dental checkups once a year is another thing that is easily neglected. However overall dental health has proven to improve overall health.
Education – How many hours per week do you spend investing in yourself. It has really been never so easy to learn anything you want. Of course, you should be selective in your knowledge as there are tons of podcasts or books. What I do is review the NY times best sellers and then go through business section first. I choose the books that interest me. Then I move into the non-fiction category. I also go through the books recommended by Adam Grant for example. The key is to upgrade your input. Education begins after you end school.
Relaxation – How many days of vacation do you take per year. Are you completely relaxed when you are off? How many hours per week do you dedicate to relaxation. This can be as simple as taking time for doing things you like. Even allocating 2 hours per week for this is great to renew yourself.
The point is to look at each of these areas and focus on those where you need to make some changes. If we do measure the numbers we will feel a greater sense of control and peace. We will also feel we are making progress in our lives which leads to joy.
The views expressed here are my own and do not represent my organization.
Sleep - This is so important that I want to put it at the top of the heap. Measure the number of hours you sleep. 7 hours at a minimum is a must so if you are not getting enough sleep see which activities you must stop to get the extra sleep. You may have to forego some activities to get this sleep in. However, this is an absolute must if you want to get the most out of yourself.
Exercise – Barring any health conditions you need to see how much exercise you are getting on a weekly basis. Again, if this means sleeping a little earlier so that you can exercise first thing in the morning then you can do that. Or if this means taking 30 min during lunch to get that exercise routine in you can do that. Irrespective of whatever situation you are in you can get this done provided it is a priority. Every single study coming out clearly shows that any form of exercise improves mood, longevity and health. So, let’s get our exercise genes in action.
Health – How many visits do you have to the doctor yearly. At least a physical once a year is a must. This is a great measure and the results show us the areas we need to pay attention to. Usually the insurance covers this so getting this done is a great vote for your best life. At the same dental checkups once a year is another thing that is easily neglected. However overall dental health has proven to improve overall health.
Education – How many hours per week do you spend investing in yourself. It has really been never so easy to learn anything you want. Of course, you should be selective in your knowledge as there are tons of podcasts or books. What I do is review the NY times best sellers and then go through business section first. I choose the books that interest me. Then I move into the non-fiction category. I also go through the books recommended by Adam Grant for example. The key is to upgrade your input. Education begins after you end school.
Relaxation – How many days of vacation do you take per year. Are you completely relaxed when you are off? How many hours per week do you dedicate to relaxation. This can be as simple as taking time for doing things you like. Even allocating 2 hours per week for this is great to renew yourself.
The point is to look at each of these areas and focus on those where you need to make some changes. If we do measure the numbers we will feel a greater sense of control and peace. We will also feel we are making progress in our lives which leads to joy.
The views expressed here are my own and do not represent my organization.
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