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Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw. The Physical Dimension: Exercise Eat healthy Sleep well Relax. The Mental Dimension Read Educate Write Learn new skills. Ways to sharpen your mind…. Read the newspaper Subscribe to National Geographic Travel Plant a garden
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Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw The Physical Dimension: • Exercise • Eat healthy • Sleep well • Relax
The Mental Dimension • Read • Educate • Write • Learn new skills
Ways to sharpen your mind… • Read the newspaper • Subscribe to National Geographic • Travel • Plant a garden • Attend lectures on an interesting topic • Research your ancestors • Play challenging board games (Risk, Settlers of Catan) • Visit a museum • Comment in class, engage in discussions • Attend a ballet, opera or play • Learn to play a musical instrument • Do crossword puzzles
The Emotional Dimension • Build relationships (RBA, PBA) • Give Service • Laugh
Laughter… • Loosens up mental gears and helps us think more creatively • Helps us cope with the difficulties of life • Reduces stress levels • Relaxes us as it lowers our heart rate and blood pressure • Connects us with others and counteracts feelings of alienation • Releases endorphins, the brain’s natural painkillers • Shown to promote good health and help with healing • Patch Adams
The Spiritual Dimension • Meditate • Keep a journal • Pray • Take in quality media