ON SECOND THOUGHT

THRIVING IN TODAY'S WORLDIt is not a matter of living or getting by each day, it is a matter of thriving, going forward. It is living with tomorrow in view. It is living with a goal in view. It is living with meaning as a daily experience. So how does one thrive? How do you thrive?COMPONENTS OF THRIVING:DESIGNATE TIME DEVOTED TO A CREATIVE ACTIVITY ON A REGULAR OR DAILY BASIS. PLAN DAILY INVOLVEMENT FOR ENGAGING IN FAITH BUILDING ACTIVITIES. ENGAGE IN AND ENJOY ROUTINE DAILY EXERCISE. DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A ROUTINE SLEEP AND NAP SCHEDULE. PLAN AND ENGAGE IN A DAILY BALANCED EATING PLAN. A POSITIVE SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM IS ESSENTIAL TO ESTABLISH AND FROM WHICH TO BENEFIT. NUTRITONAL SUPPLIMENTS CAN BE HELPFUL TO ASSURE A HEALTHY BODY AND LIFE STYLE. ENGAGE IN ONGOING INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION THROUGH LIFE-TIME LEARNING PURSUISTS. NEW LEARNING EXPERIENCES CAN BE A VALUABLE WAY TO ASSURE A HEALTHY BRAIN AND LIFESTYLE. HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL FAMILY LIFE IS BASIC TO A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLE. Thriving is the process by which we advance our life and achieve. As we achieve, we thrive even more. It is a positive cycle of positive personal living. Thriving is defined individually. Each person has their own characterizations or expectations which defines thriving. It is very individualistic, to be sure.