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We believe that each person's life is defined by several important but diverse areas, which are presented here as The Eight Vital Zones. Every situation or activity or feeling that might occur in your life has a place in one of these zones. One of the great personal challenges of the current era, is attending to those few really urgent and important items, while not forgetting about the other things that bring spark and richness to life. Therefore, the new model of an ideal life is living in accordance with what you deem important, and living with all areas in balance.
So you might think of the Eight Vital Zones as a convenient touchstone or checklist of the dimensions comprising a whole person.
Health [ See
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Our mothers (and yours too, probably) always used to say "What
good is all the money in the world if you don't have your health." Well,
there's more to good health now than chicken soup and staying out
of drafts. We have much more control of our longevity and quality
of life than previously thought. Here are some proven keys to optimally
influencing this truly vital area of life.
Relationships [ See
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Humans are social creatures. We define ourselves by our relationships. These
connections extend, really, to all living entities around us: our immediate
family & friends, our neighbors, our pets and other animals, our governments,
and people of other nations. And most of us are coming to see our small blue
planet as living, and deserving of a relationship, as well.
Work/Career [ See
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It has been said that the business of business is people. It is also commerce,
enterprise, progress, and doing best what you love most. We're no longer satisfied
knocking ourselves out just to make a living. Work is more important now, because
we derive so much more from it. The framework presented here can empower you,
helping you attain higher levels of vocational satisfaction and success.
Intellect [ See
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You think, therefore you are. What a marvelous piece of work is the rational
mind. With it we conceive, and achieve, feats like putting a man on the moon
or neutralizing polio. Equally impressive, is our ability to use language and
concepts to shape our lives. Here, more than in any other area, we require
structured building blocks to develop our abilities.
Motivations [ See
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We all have deep, dark, animal drives that evolved to become our emotions – and
which are powerful motivators to action. Understand your motivations, and harness
that awesome power. The war we wage to gain control of ourselves – our
thoughts, feelings and actions – is eons old. Awareness is the starting
point to consciously developing your own personal code of conduct.
Recreation [ See
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...to dance a little, to play a little. We all need ways to re-energize so
we can perform at our best and have maximum vitality for the things that are
important to us. How do you renew yourself? Try these engaging ideas for some
widely varied activities and favorite pastimes that restore and refresh your
mind and body.
Fulfillment [ See
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Who are you and what do you want?! Only in the last few generations have we
spoken openly about our needs for self-fulfillment. We realize that true peace
and happiness come only when we reach deep within ourselves and discover our
unique purpose. Our lives are rich with opportunities for actualization, but
we hunger for these insights. Nourish your soul with the provisions here.
Lifeplanning [ See
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Resource management is the name of the lifeplanning game. Time and money are
the most obvious elements, but the ability to anticipate the influences and
events of your life will make the process so much more rewarding. Like packing
well for a business trip or vacation, a little lifeplanning will dramatically
enhance your life's journey. These skills will come in handy for the trip.
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