Though there is always room to improve in being better stewards of our lives, these healthy life are considered foundational elements of a healthy lifestyle.
Don’t get discouraged. This isn’t something that you’re meant to accomplish in a year. It may take up to 5 years, and that’s ok. Just make sure as you set your annual goals that they incorporate a few of the below habits.
Finance
- Save for taxes with no surprises at year
- Established estate plan that includes: a will, living will, and power of attorney
- Savings for 3 months of expenses
- Investment portfolio (real estate, stock market, etc)
- Positive net worth
- Home owner
- No credit card debt
- Actively using a personal budget
Health
- Established health and balanced eating habits
- Exercising 3x a week for 30 minutes
- Morning and evening routine
Relationships
- Core group of 3-7 friends
- Regular rhythm of dates with spouse
- Regular rhythm of spending 1-on-1 time with kids
- Healthy and frequent intimacy with spouse
Home
- Each room of the house is gone through and decluttered each year
- The home is a place of peace and serenity
Community
- Giving back in the community/involved in charitable organization
- You have an career where value is reciprocated between you, your employer, and colleagues
Faith
- Established a core purpose and values
- There is an individual who holds you morally and ethically accountable
- Actively involved in a spiritual community
Rituals
- Daily morning routine
- Daily evening routine
- Daily journal that includes reflection, introspection, and gratitude
- Weekly evaluation
- Monthly evaluation
- Quarterly planning
- Annual planning
Fun
- Take an annual vacation
- You have prioritized and scheduled time for relaxation
- You are going to a social event once a month
- You engage in some for of entertainment weekly
- You have a hobby
Foundation
- You have preparedness gear
- You are actively honing a skillset weekly
- You have an intentional time management system
- You are spending time learning weekly via book, audible, or video