ON SECOND THOUGHT

THRIVING IN TODAY’S WORLD
It is not a matter of living or getting by each day, it is a matter of thriving, going forward. It is living with tomorrow in view. It is living with a goal in view. It is living with meaning as a daily experience. So how does one thrive? How do you thrive?
COMPONENTS OF THRIVING:
DESIGNATE TIME DEVOTED TO A CREATIVE ACTIVITY ON A REGULAR OR DAILY BASIS.
PLAN DAILY INVOLVEMENT FOR ENGAGING IN FAITH BUILDING ACTIVITIES.
ENGAGE IN AND ENJOY ROUTINE DAILY EXERCISE.
DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A ROUTINE SLEEP AND NAP SCHEDULE.
PLAN AND ENGAGE IN A DAILY BALANCED EATING PLAN.
A POSITIVE SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM IS ESSENTIAL TO ESTABLISH AND FROM WHICH TO BENEFIT.
NUTRITONAL SUPPLIMENTS CAN BE HELPFUL TO ASSURE A HEALTHY BODY AND LIFE STYLE.
ENGAGE IN ONGOING INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION THROUGH LIFE-TIME LEARNING PURSUISTS.
NEW LEARNING EXPERIENCES CAN BE A VALUABLE WAY TO ASSURE A HEALTHY BRAIN AND LIFESTYLE.
HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL FAMILY LIFE IS BASIC TO A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLE.
Thriving is the process by which we advance our life and achieve. As we achieve, we thrive even more. It is a positive cycle of positive personal living. Thriving is defined individually. Each person has their own characterizations or expectations which defines thriving. It is very individualistic, to be sure.