These are my 7 Keys for Living an Enhanced Life: Intentionality, Resilience, Boundaries, Relationships, Leadership, Health and Wellness, and Joy and Fun. These principles are not prioritized in any particular order since they often overlap and are interconnected. Some can be innate traits, while others are skills or practices we should incorporate into our lives, but all are actionable. Let’s explore these keys further to see how they can enhance our lives.
1. Intentionality: This is what makes everything work, because putting intention into your actions makes them stronger.
2. Resilience: The ability to recover after hardships is so important. There will be difficulties in life, you can’t avoid that fact, but you can set yourself up to bounce back faster.
3. Boundaries: This is the foundation for everything, EVERYTHING. Boundaries are not just for relationships, you can also have Time Boundaries and Intellectual Boundaries, and so on.
4. Relationships: Humans are social beings. Having healthy relationships not only enriches our lives but also strengthens our ability to overcome challenges.
5. Leadership: I mean this as a trait, not as a job. It’s funny, two of my very own teachers said, “I’m not a leader, I’m just here to support people.” Leadership involves supporting and empowering others to achieve their goals, not just leading from the front.
6. Health and Wellness: Fundamental to an enhanced life, caring for ourselves enables us to pursue our goals effectively, boosting our resilience.
7. Joy and Fun: This is vital for self-care, offering a respite from life's challenges and strengthening our resilience.
My 7 Keys are not just abstract concepts; they are actionable principles that can transform the way we live. By being intentional in our actions, resilient in the face of challenges, and managing our boundaries, we can cultivate stronger, more fulfilling relationships and lead lives of purpose and meaning. Prioritizing health and wellness, embracing leadership, and finding joy and fun are essential for living an enhanced life.