Our VITAL! Framework incorporates key concepts for living your best life longer
Each letter corresponds to a key component that we focus on in our coaching, facilitation and conversations.
Values
We start with talking about what gets us up in the morning. The “V” in Vital stands for Values or Vision
How many of you have done values and/or mission, vision, values work in your past?
In the same way a successful company needs to operate with a powerful vision, we each need to be thinking about how we w show up to our world and what are our guiding principles—and how those guiding principles animate our behaviors—at every age
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Inspiration
Moving on to the “I”—for Intellect, Inspiration, Intentionality
How many of you are familiar with Growth Mindset?
(Explain what Growth Mindset is)
We are meant to keep growing. The science says it is essential to continue to pursue your curiosity.
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Talent
Science says we will be happier and more successful when we focus on our strength categories instead of trying to fix weaknesses.
The benefits of mindfulness continue to be proven. I believe that I began practicing mindfulness as a child when I woke up each day looking at Hart Mt out my bedroom window and said my prayers. Today I incorporate many forms of mindfulness and work with my clients to help them find meditations and/or ways to include mindfulness that are meaningful to them.
Mindfulness/meditation/prayer have been characterized as the “gym for your brain.”
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Attitude
We CAN train our brains to re-wire.
This “RE-Wiring” might be the most important one you can do—to actively lean toward the positive emotions and what is working in your world.
A is for Attitude and Activity—keep moving, smile more, express gratitude, experience awe, amusement, sink into love
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Love
Who are your closest friends? How are you nurturing existing relationships and building new ones?
The “L” in Vital represents our relationships and how we can build strong and healthy relationships.
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Fun!
What are your favorite activities that include physical movement?
Part building a fulfilling life is finding activities that keep you engaged and active.
Fun is …. more words
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