MEMAH extends the definition of men’s health to include quality of life. What is quality of life? It is the degree to which a man enjoys the important possibilities of his life. It’s a way of life that encompasses family values, working relationships, community life, leisure pursuits and personal education. Quality of life includes the enjoyment that a man gets from interacting in the world around him.
These social connections impact the quality of a man’s life in ways every bit as powerful as good diet and daily exercise. Here are three major areas of life to consider:
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Physical Being
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- Breathing, eating, drinking
- “Life machine” of cells, tissues and organs
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Psychological Being
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- How thoughts and emotions are processed
- Awareness and consciousness of one’s actions
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Spiritual Being
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- The connection to one’s eternal light, soul or a higher power.
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Physical Belonging
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- Association with the neighborhood I live in or the places I visit
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Social Belonging
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- Ties and bonds to family, friends, spouse or a special person.
- Cultural activities
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Community Belonging
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- Being able to participate in services (church, medical, schools)
- Giving back or reinvesting into your community
- Memberships to various social organizations, internet groups
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Practical Becoming
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- Doing things around my house.
- Working at a job you enjoy or going to school to pursuit your dreams.
- Eating well and exercise
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Leisure Becoming
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- Outdoor activities (walks, cycling, tennis, gardening etc.)
- Indoor activities (bowling, music, painting, hobbies etc.)
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Growth Becoming
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- Improving my knowledge base (diet, exercise, wellness)
- Coping and willingness to make changes in my life.
- Developing awareness on a physical, mental, emotional andspiritual level.
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