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Orin C. Davis, 2012. All rights reserved Orin C. Davis, Ph.D. Quality of Life Laboratory

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Creation of value requires expenditures Physical resources Time Money Energy Etc. These can be seen as interchangeable Can they be managed in lieu of time?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Energy is transferred/transformed from source to source and/or form to form There is always some inefficiency in the transfer (Second Law of Thermodynamics) Renewing energy costs resources (which contain energy in them)

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Mind State of cognitive well-being Ability to focus and use cognitive capabilities fully Body State of physiological well-being Level of stress, hunger, strength Heart State of emotional well-being PsyCap Spirit State of living in harmony with own values Being yourself in light of strengths, talents, and values

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Build PsyCap Meditation Gratitude/appreciation Switching perspectives Taking the other point of view Thinking win-win Abundance mentality Long-term thinking Growth-oriented thinking

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Diet Small meals at regular intervals Exercise Cardio and strength training Sleep >7 hours per night Breaks Take them when you need them Generally, at least 10 minutes

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Remove distractions Block time Get organized

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Find meaning from work Use strengths and talents Make progress Prioritize Live consistent with values Principle-centered