- Exercise at least four times a week ?
- Are you sleeping at least 7-8 hours daily?
- Brush teeth at least once a day, Massage the gums/teeth and rinse mouth before going to bed?
- Do you eat meals at regular intervals (about same time everyday)?
- Do you drink enough water between the meals?
- Do you have a quality bowel movement at least once a day?
- Are you aware of the dangers of smoking, drinking, and using drugs?
- Do you take breaks and rest your eyes at least once every hour
between your reading/writing/using PC?
- Do you have a family physician that you visit when sick or need checkup?
- Can you shop for groceries, vegetables and fruits?
- Prepare breakfast such as oatmeal, cream of wheat using microwave?
- Prepare a simple meal such as salads, rice, lentils, ramen noodles and sandwich etc?
- Sew on a button, trouser fold etc?
- Can you air up a tire according to the vehicle specifications?
- Check the oil level of the engine in a car?
- Do you wear a seat belt while riding or driving a motor vehicle?
- Driving skill on icy streets ( only applicable where it snows) ?
- Know how to use a screwdriver and a hammer?
- Are you a PC literate?
- Do you follow proper Netiquette and e-mail etiquette while using the Internet?
- Do you have the word processor, spreadsheet and Powerpoint skill set?
- Can you build a basic resume and fill out a job application?
- Plan and estimate a budget?
- Write a check?
- Know how to handle and plug electrical appliances?
- Can you deal with angry people?
- Do you exibit appropriate social skills while communicating with peers and others?
- Help someone who is choking?
- Turn off the water main valve to the house in an emergency?
- Sort, wash, dry and fold laundry?
- Wash dishes by using water and dish washing product judiciously?
- Prepare a room and then paint it?
- Say no to peers when under pressure to do things that may get you into trouble?
- Show respect and humility to family elders and their friends?
Nice to have:
- Simple yoga techniques for breathing and relaxation.
- Simple yogic poses for correcting posture and gait.
- Meditation for relaxation and better concentration.
- Awareness of Nutrition, healthy diet and eating natural food.
- Conserve water and save energy by using public transportation.
- Are you aware of your responsibility for building a greener earth?
How to eat (extracted from various sources of Indian Ayurvedic system) :
- Try eating at regular intervals ( about same time every day).
- Have your meals in a pleasant environment with little or no noise.
- Do not eat when you are depressed or mentally upset.
- Begin your meal with a prayer.
- Eat freshly cooked food if possible along with a little portion of raw salads.
- Chewing the food well is the most important part of a meal.
- Consume food in modest quantity and Leave about 1/4 or 1/5 of the stomach empty to facilitate proper digestion.
- Try eating healthy vegetarian diet with nutrition and if possible avoid processed food.
- Consume clean water which is tepid or at room temperature, Half an hour before or after the meal. During meals you may sip little water to quench the thirst.
- Take rest for about 10 minutes after the meal. After evening meal take a short walk instead of resting.
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