Recognize that you are the architect of your own health and that making lifestyle changes is always worthwhile, as feeling better leads to living more.
Actively foster connection with friends, partners, work colleagues, and yourself, as this ‘heart section’ of health is crucial for overall well-being and thriving.
Actively combat loneliness and social isolation, as these states are severely detrimental to health, increasing risk of early death, heart attack, stroke, and are as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes daily.
Cultivate deep, meaningful friendships to support you in achieving big dreams and goals, navigating challenging times, and feeling loved, as this moves you beyond mere survival to truly thriving in life.
Actively foster a sense of belonging and see yourself as part of a connected tapestry of wider meaning, similar to ancestral tribes, as this leads to greater life satisfaction and well-being.
Nurture your essential human connections using practical, five-minute ‘health snacks’ from the ‘Feel Better in 5’ book, as this underappreciated component of health is crucial for well-being.
Prioritize genuine human connection through in-person interaction, where communication happens on multiple levels, over digital ‘wired’ connections, which can lead to isolation.
To combat feelings of unhappiness, actively seek out community, ensure you are seen, loved, and valued, and cultivate a sense of purpose and meaning in your life, as these are fundamental human needs.
Be kind to yourself, accept that you will fail at times, and cultivate an attitude of acceptance towards things as they are, as this leads to contentment and satisfaction, making things feel perfect.
Counteract negativity bias by daily thinking of three things you appreciate about yourself, such as what you did well, what you like, or challenges overcome, to train your mind to think more positively and grow self-esteem.
Cultivate true happiness by being content with your current circumstances and not relying on a future idealized state, choosing to be happy now rather than pursuing it as a distant goal.
Find harmony and peace with what is, rather than resisting current circumstances, as resistance is futile and a precursor to psychological, emotional, and physiological dis-ease.
To create a desired external life, you must first believe yourself to be the person who can achieve it, aligning your internal self-view, speech, and behavior with your aspirations.
Focus on creating an extraordinary future out of pure creation rather than reacting to or trying to fix your past history, which can lead to anxiety and hinder performance.
Choose to live from a place of creation, working towards an extraordinary future, rather than reacting to or trying to fix past history, which is impossible and leads to tension and worry.
Actively complete the stress response cycle using methods like crying, laughing, or a 20-second hug, to return to a state of safety and lower heart rate and blood pressure.
Engage in a 20-second hug with someone you love and trust, allowing your bodies to connect, as this physical touch helps lower heart rate and blood pressure, returning you to a feeling of safety.
To optimize well-being and longevity, pick three five-minute ‘health snacks’ from the ‘Feel Better in 5’ book to do every day, personalizing the plan to suit your life, as this plan is easy to do, easy to maintain, and requires minimal willpower.
Recognize that addiction is often a behavior used to soothe pain stemming from disconnection, and addressing this underlying isolation and shame is crucial to breaking the cycle of addiction.
Learn from our evolutionary heritage and implement aspects of past communal, attachment-based living within modern constraints to counteract the negative effects of societal disconnection.
As a society, actively promote reconnection, rediscovery of meaning, and valuing other people, recognizing that this fundamental human hunger is crucial for collective well-being.
Join supportive online communities, such as the ‘Dr. Chatterjee Four Pillar Tribe’ on Facebook, to share health journeys, gain support, and connect with like-minded individuals.
Start or join ‘Feel Better Live More podcast meetup clubs’ to gather in person, discuss episodes, share insights, and make local offline connections, leveraging online content for real-world community.
Consider attending live events like book signings and talks to meet people in person and foster a sense of community and connection.
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