Maintenance & Mindfulness Live with Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND - February 23, 2024

In this special edition of Maintenance and Mindfulness Live Gina Livy talks with Naturopathic Doctor Paul Hrkal about aging and happiness. This is the live recording from February 23, 2024.You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:From Surviving to Thriving: Making the shift happen in Maintenance and Beyond.Creating a roadmap for being as healthy as possible as we age.It's a different conversation when we consider reactive versus proactive medicine.The goal is getting to optimal health, not just managing disease.Envisioning a healthy future: what is the quality of your life in 1 year? 5-years? 10-years?Dr. Paul talks about creating a personal plan that challenges both brain and body.Checking in with your expectations of aging: what are your limiting factors and limiting beliefs?Getting perspective and adjusting our expectations as we age.Optimizing ourselves where our physical and mental capacities align.Are we copping out on ourselves? We might want to reflect on this and change our mindset to age optimally.How bad do you want it?Getting honest about happiness: many of us look to external attributions rather than those found within.Dr. Paul shares the three ingredients to happiness: enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning.A key component of optimal aging and health is the kind of happiness that keeps us steady through tough times.Assessing quality of life versus just getting old.Our habits matter: Good healthy habits are key to being happy.Putting our lives in order: make healthy, happy habits a priority.Sure there are supplements to take but our mindset, functionality, and happiness will add years to our life.Creating a reflective space: bring mindfulness to this topic and journal about your vision to age optimally.www.paulhrkalnd.com@drpaulhrklTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.