THE FULL LIFE

My life experience is part of this book—the learnings I offer come from my life. I present my background as a professor and my academic background. PhD in Business from IESE (University of Navarra), studied philosophy at Oxford, and studied Psychology at Harvard.

Good intentions often do not become real. It is crucial to maintain the change and not go back to old ways. Three elements help us to ain't the change we want: focus on a few goals at a time, create a winning attitude, and get support from others.

Once you have decided the life you want to live, your Full Life, it is time to actualize it by making the right decisions. You must choose between radical and gradual change.

Your purpose is the compass that guides your life to the destination you want.

You will use the Wheel of Life to identify your essential values. We will then explore three life options: doing the same, following your passion, and living without limits. From this exercise, we will create your ideal life. You finally make a life board of your Full Life.

Having a positive attitude contributes to your Full Life. We will learn about Positive Psychology and meditation.

This is the second column of the Full Life House. Your occupations take a big part of your adult life. Therefore, it is very important to dedicate to activities that contribute to your flourishing; we will apply the Japanese model called IKIGAI.

We will focus on the importance of relationships in developing our Full Lives. Our relationships include our life partners and friends. It is essential to practice empathic listening and show gratitude.

We will explore the House of the Full Life. This model includes the basement (you) and two columns (Others and Occupation). This chapter will focus on You. Your physical and spiritual health is the foundation of the Full Life house. Three elements in a healthy life: Eat, Move and Sleep.

We will explore success across different times, from the ancient Greeks to the Hindus and modern Positive Psychology. We will apply the Wheel of Life to your current life.