6 Domains of Optimal Health
The blogs, podcasts, and educational content of this website are intended to provide you with a map and the tools and strategies for thriving in each of the six domains of health and vitality.
Each piece of content will outline some phase of how to achieve effective self-growth in the six domains. Learn more about the domains of health below.
Social
Connectivity
We each have a basic psychological need to connect and feel connected to others. Social connectivity grants us a sense of vitality and well-being which in turn helps us to perform better in each of the five other domains of health.
Social Connectivity and Health
Various aspects of social functioning have been shown to influence our psychological and physical well-being. For instance, early landmark studies revealed that individuals with larger social networks tend to live longer than those with smaller ones. Subsequent research has consistently highlighted that it is the quality of our social relationships that most impacts our physical health.
At the negative end of this spectrum, loneliness—the emotional experience of feeling disconnected or lacking meaningful social connections—is a major risk factor for declining physical health and loss of vitality.
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The Six Domains of Optimal Health
Stress
Management
Stress is an unavoidable and essential part of our human experience. Stress management—not elimination—drives personal growth, builds optimism and resilience, and enhances our overall sense of well-being and satisfaction.
Physical
Health
Optimal physical health is built around four lifestyle habits: prioritize healthy eating, be physically active, engage in resistance training, and sleep well. Together, these practices will keep you both vibrant and healthy.
Mental
Vitality
The quality of our thoughts can significantly impact our physical and emotional well-being. By learning to guide and refine our thoughts, we gain a powerful tool for influencing our mental state, productivity, and sense of vitality.
Purposeful
Living
Living with purpose represents our most basic psychological need, rooted in our soul’s yearning to live a life of meaning. Purposeful living infuses our days with a heightened sense of feeling alive and energetic.
Social
Connectivity
We all have a basic psychological need to connect and feel connected to others. Social connectivity grants us a sense of vitality and better performance in each of the five other domains of health.
Emotional
Mastery
Emotional mastery is a key asset for living powerfully. Harnessing positive emotions such as joy and enthusiasm can increase our sense of vitality and provide us with the motivation and confidence to do hard things in life.
Stress
Management
Stress is an unavoidable and essential part of our human experience. Stress management—not elimination—drives personal growth, builds optimism and resilience, and enhances our overall sense of well-being and satisfaction.
Physical
Health
Optimal physical health is built around four lifestyle habits: prioritize healthy eating, be physically active, engage in resistance training, and sleep well. Together, these practices will keep you both vibrant and healthy.
Mental
Vitality
The quality of our thoughts can significantly impact our physical and emotional well-being. By learning to guide and refine our thoughts, we gain a powerful tool for influencing our mental state, productivity, and sense of vitality.
Purposeful
Living
Living with purpose represents our most basic psychological need, rooted in our soul’s yearning to live a life of meaning. Purposeful living infuses our days with a heightened sense of feeling alive and energetic.
Emotional
Mastery
Emotional mastery is a key asset for living powerfully. Harnessing positive emotions such as joy and enthusiasm can increase our sense of vitality and provide us with the motivation and confidence to do hard things in life.
Social
Connectivity
We all have a basic psychological need to connect and feel connected to others. Social connectivity grants us a sense of vitality and better performance in each of the five other domains of health.
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