The Physical Dimension: Exercise Eat healthy Sleep well Relax

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

The Mental Dimension Read Educate Write Learn new skills

Read the newspaper Subscribe to National Geographic Travel Plant a garden Attend lectures on an interesting topic Research your ancestors Play challenging board games (Risk, Settlers of Catan) Visit a museum Comment in class, engage in discussions Attend a ballet, opera or play Learn to play a musical instrument Do crossword puzzles

Ways to sharpen your mind…

The Emotional Dimension Build relationships (RBA, PBA) Give Service Laugh

Loosens up mental gears and helps us think more creatively

Helps us cope with the difficulties of life Reduces stress levels Relaxes us as it lowers our heart rate and blood pressure Connects us with others and counteracts feelings of

alienation Releases endorphins, the brain’s natural painkillers Shown to promote good health and help with healing Patch Adams

Laughter…

The Spiritual Dimension Meditate Keep a journal Pray Take in quality media