Practice: Architecting Your Well-Being

We often go through life on autopilot, not fully aware of how we're spending our precious time. This activity offers you a chance to pause, reflect, and re-strategize. It's an invitation to be the architect of your life, allocating time to the Four Pillars—Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise, and Spiritual Disciplines—that form the foundation of your well-being.

Instructions

1. Download or Create a Template: Start by downloading a weekly schedule template or making your own using pen and paper.
2. Fill in Existing Commitments: Populate the schedule with your existing commitments—work, school, appointments, and even downtime activities like TV watching and social media scrolling. Don't leave any time slot blank; remember, you're always doing something, even if it's just scrolling through your phone.
3. Initial Analysis: Take a moment to reflect on what you see. Are there patterns that surprise you? Are you spending more time on certain activities than you thought? Label these initial insights; they are your baseline.
4. Prioritize: Mark the activities that are non-negotiable, like work or childcare, and identify those that can be adjusted or removed. Use color-coding or asterisks for easy visual differentiation.
5. Insert the Four Pillars: Now comes the challenging yet rewarding part. Identify slots where you can realistically integrate activities related to the Four Pillars. Remember, small but consistent steps are the key to lasting change.
6. Review and Adjust: Take a final look at your new schedule. Does it feel achievable? Make any necessary adjustments to ensure you're setting yourself up for success.

Reflection and Submission

Once you've completed your schedule, take some time to reflect. What were your most significant insights? Where did you find the time to focus on the Four Pillars? Submit these reflections along with your revised schedule.

Remember - the real work begins with implementation of this newly crafted schedule. Our aim is progress, not perfection - be patient as you seek to engineer a path to achieving your wellness goals.