Over the past year (May, 2008 through May, 2009), I made over one-hundred posts to this blog, focusing primarily on technical writing and software. I have made only a few posts that relate to the complimentary side of professional life: one’s health. Should we take our health for granted? I say not. To have good health – in body and mind, we need to do our homework and take appropriate actions so that we can plan a course of action that will maintain our health over the long haul. When we are young, we think we can abuse our bodies by eating junk food, not exercising, and doing things that are potentially destructive. However, this lifestyle will soon catch up to us and then the suffering begins, unless you are some kind of god and not a human being.

I have decided to dedicate this post to Dr. Phil’s book called “Self Matters”. It is a great read. It will give you suggestions about mapping out a lifestyle that will, in the end, contribute positively toward your professional life and growth and stability. Dr. Phil is a tremendous individual in many ways, and I have enjoyed many of his books, this one being my very favorite.

Like many people, I have experienced the joy of health and the challenge of illness. The question is, how can one minimize the effects of illness and physical disabilities and stay on track with one’s life and one’s profession? Well, these kinds of questions are addressed in this book written by Dr. Phil. Again, he is an amazing individual and I really value what he says. He is truly dedicated to making the human experience the best that it can be and in this way, we can actualize in all of our activities, especially our professional ones.

Dr. Phil – Self Matters – one of his greatest books and I believe that this book will give you insights that are better than many other books when it comes to looking at your life as a whole and creating a bright future that includes sound body, mind, and spirit. Let me know your comments after you have read this great book. Thanks, Keith