Live this year to the fullest – we truly never know when it will be our last. – What would a balanced circle look like to you?Īssess your circle as the year progresses to stay on course.

– How could you make space for these changes? – Which of these elements would you most like to improve? – How do you feel about life as you look at your Circle of Life? This exercise is intended to first give you a snapshot of which “primary foods” you are skimping on, and second provoke thoughtful ideas for bringing more abundance to these areas.Īfter taking 3-5 minutes to complete your 2016 Circle of Life, here are some follow-up questions you can ask yourself: If any of these “primary foods” don’t resonate with you or you want to make them more specific, simply relabel them on your circle before filling it out. IIN refer to the other parts as “primary foods,” which include joy, spirituality, creativity, finances, career, education, physical activity, home cooking, home environment, relationships and social life. One of IIN’s key philosophies is that while it’s important to eat whole and healing foods, nutrition is only a part of holistic health. It was created by the health coaching school I attended, New York City’s Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Below is an effective and simple tool called the Circle of Life that can assist on your 2016 journey. If you’re looking to make changes this year, it’s helpful to first bring awareness to areas that are currently out of balance and then devise a plan to course-correct.

It brings a sense of closure and completion, and offers the hopefulness and optimism that accompanies new beginnings. By Jackie Rainford Corcoran EBS Health Columnist

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