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Desires

What are the keys to living a fulfilling life?

Meaning​

Fulfilment is a state of mind.

How can you create systems to optimize time and mind+energy to live in balance?

Desires​

Te Whare Tapa Whā

  1. Whenua: The spaces where you feel comfortable, safe and able to be yourself. It could be around your friends, at home with whānau, as part of a sports team or even at your place of study or work.
  2. Taha Whanau: Family and social well-being.
  3. Mahi Me Te Tākaro: Work and the Play must be in balance.
  4. Taha Tinana: Physical well-being.
  5. Taha Hinengaro: Mental and emotional well-being.
  6. Taha Wairua: Spiritual well-being

Fears​

People are more motivated more fear of loss than realize potential gains. Fears, uncertainty and doubt prohibit the opportunity to create value from a state of flow. General fears include:

  1. Fear Uncertainty and Doubt (FUD)
  2. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
  3. Irreversible Errors
  4. Change and The Unknown
  5. Failure

Social Fears:

  1. Rejection
  2. Loneliness
  3. Being judged
  4. Public speaking

Mental Health:

  1. Getting hurt emotionally
  2. Feeling inadequate
  3. Losing freedom
  4. Mental illness

Physical Health:

  1. Becoming seriously ill
  2. Losing physical mobility
  3. Getting old

See fear setting practice.

Metrics​

How do you recognize a life well-lived?

  • Time multiplied by positive interactions?
  • Progression towards your inner sense of purpose?
  • Passing on tangible legacy of deeds done and useful insights?

What does latest science suggest about adding years and life into your years?