YOUR HEALTH AUDIT RESULTS
SCORE 0 – 35: YOUR CURRENT STATE OF BEING IS DEPLETED
If your score says you are in a Depleted State of Being, it’s probably no
surprise to you. You may even be relieved to finally acknowledge just how
run down you have become. Our advice? We prescribe rest, self-care and
kindness. However, after months or years of taking care of everyone else
and overlooking your own health needs, it may be difficult to know where
to start.
As you read on, you’ll discover how we can work with you to restore
you to optimum health. But firstly, you need to make a commitment to your
own health. Which means you will need to prioritise your own self and let go
of unhelpful habits that may interfere with the optimal functioning of your
body. We hope you are prepared to face some shifts in your perception and in
your daily routines. The benefits will be well worth it.
The following chapters will clearly define the non-negotiable lifestyle
changes that you will need to adopt as part of your recovery to allow your
physical body and your emotional self the time and space to heal. While
these changes or new practices may feel challenging (or even impossible)
at times, please be patient. Trust the process and remind yourself that
achieving optimal health may take some time (after all, less than ideal
health doesn’t tend to happen overnight either).
If you support your body, manage your mind and honestly experience
your emotions during this process, your energy will improve and you will be
firmly on the healing path. Commit to yourself and become your own best
friend. Your goal is to work towards a Thriving State of Being. Practice
patience until you build momentum. Be brave – your body knows what to
do, let it be your guide.
A handbook for women
Today is the first day of the rest of your life.
Women today face a dilemma. How do we juggle our busy, demanding lives and never-ending to-do lists, with the essential need for self-care? We’re overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted and either ignoring or oblivious to the signs of burnout. It’s time for change.
In this personal yet comprehensive handbook, two of Australia’s leading voices in women’s health and wellness, integrative medicine specialist Dr Karen Coates and renowned wellness advocate Sharon Kolkka, will help you find your way back to optimal physical, mental and emotional health.
From helping you recognise and understand your current state of wellbeing – by giving you the insight to discern whether you’re thriving, surviving or depleted – Dr Karen and Sharon will guide you, step by step, through their innovative five-pillared approach to wellness and a personal health audit to empower you along your path to better energy, vitality and stress resilience.
Their advice goes beyond what you’ve heard in a regular doctor’s office. How to Be Well uncovers integrative solutions that will resonate with your unique lifestyle and motivate the short-term and long-term changes you can make to maximise wellbeing.
If you are looking to maintain your health, vitality and age gracefully, this book is for you.
If you are overtired, overstretched and over it, stressed, exhausted or feel like your life is lacking in joy, this book is for you.
No matter which stage of life you are at, How to Be Well contains the information you need to take charge of your health and wellness. It’s for all women who want to be more resilient and live a full, vital life. Every woman deserves to be well.