Orin C. Davis, 2012. All rights reserved Orin C. Davis, Ph.D.
Quality of Life Laboratory
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Creation of value requires expenditures Physical resources Time
Money Energy Etc. These can be seen as interchangeable Can they be
managed in lieu of time?
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Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Energy is
transferred/transformed from source to source and/or form to form
There is always some inefficiency in the transfer (Second Law of
Thermodynamics) Renewing energy costs resources (which contain
energy in them)
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Mind State of cognitive well-being Ability to focus and use
cognitive capabilities fully Body State of physiological well-being
Level of stress, hunger, strength Heart State of emotional
well-being PsyCap Spirit State of living in harmony with own values
Being yourself in light of strengths, talents, and values
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Build PsyCap Meditation Gratitude/appreciation Switching
perspectives Taking the other point of view Thinking win-win
Abundance mentality Long-term thinking Growth-oriented
thinking
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Diet Small meals at regular intervals Exercise Cardio and
strength training Sleep >7 hours per night Breaks Take them when
you need them Generally, at least 10 minutes
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Remove distractions Block time Get organized
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Find meaning from work Use strengths and talents Make progress
Prioritize Live consistent with values Principle-centered