5 lessons on human health and happiness

Eight years ago, Harvard set out to study and unravel the secrets of human happiness and well-being.  Over 1300 participants and an enlightening TED talk that has garnered over 45 million views.

Here are 5 profound lessons for you.

Lesson 1:

Happiness is most profoundly influenced by the quality of our relationships.

Strong and supportive connections with family, friends, and community lead to a longer and more fulfilling life.

Lesson 2:

Your emotional well-being directly impacts your overall health.

Prioritize self-care, seek therapy if needed, and prioritize your mental well-being as you would your physical health.

Lesson 3:

Gratitude is more powerful than you think.

Expressing gratitude regularly for the small joys in life increases our overall sense of well-being.  Take a moment each day to appreciate the blessings in your life, big and small.

Lesson 4:

Find your purpose.

Discover what truly inspires you, align your actions with your values, and pursue activities that bring you fulfillment.

Lesson 5:

Your physical health matters.

Adopt a healthy lifestyle – eat nutritious food, engage in regular exercise, and prioritize sleep.  Nurturing your physical health sets the foundation for a vibrant and joyful life.

I left lesson 5 for last because this is what we, as physical therapists, specialize in.  We hope to fill in the gap with whatever is needed to help you engage in regular exercise, walk the dog, climb up steps, rake your yard, or simply get up and down from your chair easier.

I can’t say we will never prevent a fall, avoid an injury, or make you feel like you’re not getting older!  But, I can promise that if you’re stronger, more flexible, more confident, and more aware of the physical body you are in everyday, you will ultimately have more happiness in the physical aspect of your life.

We have created a screen to help you with two of your main physical functions of human life. 1: walk  2: look straight ahead

Our 6 Green Zones are areas in your body that we want to make sure is activating correctly.  This way you do not put too much stress on your spine, put too much stress on your hip flexors, rotator cuff, and even plantar fascia.

Who wants to rehab an injury when you can help prevent one?

Fixing your GREEN ZONES is a perfect start.

You can learn more about the framework we work by:

Feel it to Heal it Physio approach and the 6 Green Zones.