Understand the 5 core components. Get out a piece of paper and write “My Ideal Day Framework” at the top of it. Below that, put “core components of my day.” And below that, list the five core components you make time for in your ideal day.
Here are the 5 core components that (almost) everyone needs to have a happy and fulfilling life.
#1 Self Care The first one is what I call “self care” because if you don’t take care of yourself, you will be forced to drastically change your lifestyle if you end up facing a serious health problem. Without your health, your wealth, success and everything else you hold dear in life have very little meaning. Taking care of yourself should be a core component of everyone’s ideal day. And when I say “self care,” I mean things like exercising, eating healthy meals, maintaining your mental stability and anything that involves taking care of your body and mind. #2 Work The second core component that (almost) everyone needs to fit into their daily life is work or something that provides financial stability. This likely takes up the majority of your time during your work week. #3 Rest and Recreation The third core component is rest and recreation. I know many people talk about hustling or working harder to be more successful, but many studies have shown that results diminish as you work longer hours. For example, a few summers ago, I slipped and fell down the stairs at my home on my way to work. I dislocated my foot and ended up in a cast. I wasn’t able to do the recreational things that help me rest and recharge, like cycling and kitesurfing. I decided to work more hours to keep myself busy for the summer. But in the end, I got really depressed, burned out and discouraged by working too much. It was a good reminder that more work doesn’t equal more results. As a result, I plan my “rest and recharge” time and try to make it as important as my work. If I’m not rested, I won’t be nearly as productive. #4 Relationships The fourth “core component” of an ideal day is relationships. Many studies have proven that people who have good relationships with other people are the happiest.
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