1. Must
1.1. Time outside
1.2. Fulfilling work
1.3. Fulfilling relationship with Talisa
1.4. Outlets for creativity
2. Must NOT
2.1. busy work
3. Work
3.1. Reasons
3.1.1. Gives me purpose
3.1.2. Gives me opportunities for travel
3.1.3. Increases my capacity to take on responsibility
3.1.4. Helps me grown toward my long term career goals
3.1.5. Gives me money to support my family
3.1.6. Fuels my passion
3.1.7. Gives me money to travel
3.1.8. Gives me the means to live a better life
3.1.9. Gives me the means to help others through donation
3.1.10. Gives me a sense of security via savings
3.1.11. Helps me avoid debt which hurts my sense of security
3.2. practices
3.2.1. work on EDC
3.2.1.1. practices
3.2.1.1.1. Daily half-hour spent on the business
3.2.1.1.2. weekend 2-5 hours on business
3.2.1.1.3. talk to clients and collaborators weekly
3.2.2. dominant calendar
3.2.2.1. daily
3.2.2.1.1. make to-do lists
3.2.2.1.2. check in with regular duties
3.2.2.2. Weekly
3.2.2.2.1. make one new contact
3.2.2.2.2. connect with economic development colleagues
3.2.2.3. Monthly
3.2.2.3.1. apply to one new job
3.2.2.4. quarterly
3.2.2.4.1. check in with supervisor on performance
3.2.2.4.2. look for opportunities to travel
3.2.2.5. annually
3.2.2.5.1. negotiate raise
3.2.3. STUDY: regular reading in field
3.2.3.1. makes me more valuable to my organization which increases my future potential to live a good life and lead others
3.2.4. regular writing to synthesise on my topic (unpublished is fine)
3.2.4.1. makes me more valuable to my organization which increases my future potential to live a good life and lead others
3.2.5. connecting daily work to my passion
3.2.6. creating opportunities for growth and responsibility
4. Soul/Heart
5. performance health
5.1. SLEEP
5.1.1. practices
5.1.1.1. in bed by 9:00 on weeknights
5.1.1.2. relax for 30 minutes before bed
5.1.1.2.1. read
5.1.1.2.2. whittle
5.1.1.2.3. talk
5.1.1.2.4. Gratitude Journal
5.1.2. Reasons
5.1.2.1. increased productivity
5.1.2.2. Kinder and more loving to my family
5.1.2.3. Better wife
5.1.2.4. better equipped to eat healthy (less cravings for sugar)
5.1.2.5. more energy for working out, walking, enjoying nature, and playing with kids and puppy
5.1.2.6. better sense of humor!
5.2. BODY
5.2.1. Practices
5.2.1.1. plan workouts a week ahead
5.2.1.2. lifting sessions
5.2.1.2.1. Squatober
5.2.1.2.2. Deadcember
5.2.1.2.3. Home lifting sessions
5.2.1.3. Run
5.2.1.4. crossfit
5.2.1.5. Hiking
5.2.1.6. doctor appointments
5.2.1.6.1. as necessary
5.2.1.7. Walking in the woods
5.2.1.8. stretching
5.2.1.9. foam rolling & physio ball work
5.2.1.10. Biking
5.2.1.11. Skiing
5.2.1.12. Snowshoeing
5.2.1.13. Massage
5.2.1.14. Acupuncture
5.2.1.15. yoga
5.2.2. Reasons
5.2.2.1. more confident
5.2.2.2. more comfortable (physically) in my body
5.2.2.3. more comfortable moving through my life
5.2.2.4. feel sexier
5.2.2.5. motivates me to eat better
5.2.2.6. gives me an opportunity to FLOW
5.2.2.7. socialization
5.2.2.8. more energy to play with kids and puppy
5.2.2.9. more energy to be a good wife and help out
5.2.2.10. Feel capable
5.3. NUTRITION
5.3.1. Practices
5.3.1.1. go to sleep instead of eating
5.3.1.2. Meditate, walk, talk instead of emotionally eat
5.3.1.3. plan meals the week before
5.3.1.4. stick to planned meals
5.3.1.5. limit extra snacks
5.3.1.6. cook meals at home most nights
5.3.1.7. pack lunch from home 4 days per week
5.3.2. Reasons
5.3.2.1. feel more confident in my body
5.3.2.1.1. increase confidence in meetings
5.3.2.1.2. feel sexier
5.3.2.1.3. feel more capable
5.3.2.2. more energy
5.3.2.3. more comfortable in my body
5.3.2.3.1. better poops
5.3.2.3.2. less bloating
5.3.2.3.3. less swelling
5.3.2.4. keep my kidney healthy
5.3.2.5. avoid diabetes
5.3.2.6. increased physical performance during workouts
5.3.2.7. fewer sicknesses
5.3.2.8. better cognitive abilities
5.3.2.9. more productive and innovative at work = raises and new job opportunities
5.3.2.10. more energy to play with kids and puppy
5.3.2.11. more energy to be a good wife
5.4. MENTAL HEALTH
5.4.1. Practices
5.4.1.1. Daily
5.4.1.1.1. meditation
5.4.1.1.2. talk to talisa
5.4.1.1.3. deep breathing
5.4.1.1.4. walking
5.4.1.1.5. working out
5.4.1.1.6. Walk through the steps with the stressors
5.4.1.2. Weekly
5.4.1.2.1. reading fun books
5.4.1.2.2. connect with friends
5.4.1.2.3. get outside
5.4.1.2.4. get to the gym
5.4.1.2.5. Meditate
5.4.1.2.6. Acupuncture
5.4.1.3. Monthly
5.4.1.3.1. woodworking
5.4.1.3.2. talk with therapist
5.4.1.3.3. acupuncture
5.4.1.4. Quarterly
5.4.1.4.1. special day off from work to have fun
5.4.1.5. Annual
5.4.1.5.1. travel somewhere new just for fun or go have a new adventure that challenges you
5.4.2. Reasons
5.4.2.1. Generally happier
5.4.2.2. Increased sense of well-being
5.4.2.3. Less overwhelmed
5.4.2.4. Kinder to wife, kids, puppy, friends, strangers
5.4.2.5. Less stressed
5.4.2.6. Increased Sense of Wonder
5.4.2.7. More grateful for my life
5.4.2.8. More productive/faster at work
5.4.2.9. More Innovative
5.4.2.10. More confident in my ability to handle challenges
5.4.2.11. I see more opportunities
5.4.2.12. More likely to take care of my physical self
5.4.2.13. Fewer headaches
5.4.2.13.1. nicer to my wife and family
5.4.2.13.2. more likely to be physically active
5.4.2.13.3. better able to take care of kids and puppy
5.4.2.13.4. better wife
5.4.2.13.5. more helpful at home
5.4.2.13.6. kinder to people
6. TRIBE
6.1. Practices
6.1.1. daily
6.1.1.1. texts
6.1.2. weekly
6.1.2.1. texts
6.1.2.2. phone calls
6.1.3. monthly
6.1.3.1. phone call
6.1.3.2. event
6.1.4. quarterly
6.1.4.1. game night
6.1.5. annually
6.1.5.1. big camping trip or other challenging fun adventure
6.2. Reasons
7. Money
7.1. weekly
7.1.1. track purchases
7.1.2. make sure we're on target with our budget
7.2. monthly
7.2.1. balance the budget
7.2.2. check in with our goals
7.2.2.1. Travel
7.2.2.2. baby fund
7.2.2.3. PAY OFF THE HOUSE
7.3. annually
7.3.1. review and make new financial goals
8. Fun
8.1. Practices
8.1.1. fishing
8.1.2. painting
8.1.3. hiking
8.1.4. oly lifts
8.1.5. weight lifting
8.1.6. wood working
8.1.7. reading
8.1.8. watching TV
8.1.9. walking