Full Description
Life can often feel like a constant balancing act. Between work, family, and trying to stay healthy, it's easy to feel stretched and lose sight of what really matters. Living well doesn't have to mean a complete lifestyle change. Small, thoughtful adjustments can make a meaningful difference without turning your life upside down. This book offers a personal code for looking after your mental and physical health, helping you find balance and contentment without the pressure to be perfect.
Learn simple ways to keep a healthy balance between work and life.
Discover how to trust your own judgement and worry less about what others think.
Grow a strong mindset and stay positive when things don't go as planned.
Practise simple ways to sleep better, relax more, and eat healthier.
Encourages you to find inner peace and a sense of calm.
The Rules of Living Well offers a personal code for healthier and happier living. The book is organised into sections like balance, confidence, resilience, exercise, relaxation, food, learning, parenthood, at work, retirement, challenge and the rules of spirituality. Each short rule blends practical sense with insight, helping you spot patterns and choose better responses.
After reading this book, you will manage stress in a better way and use small resets to stay steady. You will build habits that last and avoid plans that fail when life gets busy. This book is ideal for anyone looking for a sensible guide to a happier and healthier life.
Contents
Balance
1 It's not all about you
2 It's not all about other people
3 Look outwards
4 Stay out of the sand
5 Follow your ups and downs
6 Draw tidy lines
7 Remember what you're balancing
8 Do what you want now
9 Live in the past, the present and the future
Confidence
10 Your feelings are your own
11 Know yourself
12 Accept your weaknesses
13 Like yourself
14 Words can change you
15 Difference is a good thing
16 Don't assume the worst
Resilience
17 You're in charge
18 You're not alone
19 Steel beats iron
20 Hit the off button
21 Be prepared
22 Get it in writing
23 Weigh yourself up
24 Go easy
25 You think therefore you are
26 Find the humour
Exercise
27 Think yourself exercised
28 You can't avoid exercise
29 Exercise isn't a dirty word
30 It's not about how you look
31 Habit is a good thing ...
32 ... but you're in charge
33 Keep a lid on it
Relaxation
34 Find your space
35 Keep it quick
36 Train your mind to relax
37 Plan your breaks
38 You won't relax if you don't try
39 Live in the present
40 Relax holistically
41 Get out of yourself
42 Get a good night's sleep
43 Love the sunshine
44 Zen it
Food
45 You really are what you eat
46 Don't get picky
47 Nurture your relationship
48 Understand your issues
49 Beware food rules
50 Don't diet
51 Don't get hooked on sugar
52 Food isn't wicked
53 It's not all about your weight
54 Enjoy!
Learning
55 Pick what you enjoy
56 Find motivation
57 Decide what you want to show for it
58 Stay out of the ruts
59 Find your forte
60 Get your hands dirty
61 Enjoy your mistakes
62 Don't slow down
63 You can't turn it off
64 Reflect
Parenthood
65 Remember to drain the swamp
66 Nobody's perfect
67 Know yourself
68 Trust your own judgement
69 Be honest with yourself
70 Communicate
71 Nurture your relationship
72 Stay healthy
At work
73 Stay motivated
74 Don't up the ante
75 Create boundaries
76 Have switch-off time
77 Be flexible
78 Stay in synch
79 Enjoy your surroundings
80 Create order
81 Move
82 Take a day off
83 Talk
84 Mind the team
Retirement
85 Now is not forever
86 You don't have to do it all at once
87 When the kids fly, you can too
88 Manage your family
89 Redraw your relationship
90 You can't do nothing
91 Age gracefully
92 Learn to accept help
93 Know your doctor
94 Say what you're thinking
Challenge
95 Expect the unexpected
96 It is what it is
97 Embrace the change
98 Ride the shock wave
99 There are no shortcuts
100 Forgive and don't forget
The Rules of spirituality
1 Believe in something
2 Don't navel-gaze
3 You are not in charge
4 Think about death
5 Give it time
6 Create a ritual
7 Make your own rules
8 Spend time in nature
9 Be grateful
10 Pay it forward
