Love

The start of a year presents an opportunity for new beginnings: a chance to reflect and set new goals. To do this effectively, we first have to assess where we are. The health, work, play, love model is a good tool for figuring out what needs to change.

The last dimension in our life assessment is love. If love makes the world go ‘round, then it is hard to imagine a well-designed life without it. We all know what love is so I’m not going to attempt to define it for you, except to challenge you to go beyond the notion of romantic love and assess your feelings of belonging and connection to the community of people around you. So, what’s love got to do with it?

Start with your primary relationship. How’s it going? Then think about your children, your friends, your coworkers, and all the people that populate your life. Is there love flowing in both directions? Are you showing them gratitude and affection? Are you receiving it in return? Can you feel the love?

The health, work, play, love dashboard is a solid way to gauge your current status in the important dimensions and to achieve a well-balanced life full of enriching relationships & exciting experiences.