The health of your peer group is one of the strongest predictors of your own health and longevity. Make your friends and family your health-conscious allies and give yourself a better chance of staying on track toward your goals!
Research has demonstrated that strong relationships are associated with health, happiness and success. The health of your peer group is one of the strongest predictors of your health and longevity.
Dr. Amen’s good friend, Joe Polish, is a master at relationship building. He has an exercise he generously allowed us to share with you. It’s called, “Create Your Own Genius Network,” and it will help you thrive and keep you on track toward your goals!
Click here to go to an interactive version that you can fill out.
What are your health goals? (Be specific)
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Write down 5 people who can help you reach your goals and be supportive of your efforts to get and stay healthy.
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Write down exactly how these people can be helpful to you. What wisdom do they have? Health advice, exercise buddy, support, etc.
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How can you be helpful to them? Giving back is a key ingredient to making a genius network work.
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This one exercise will help you build a fantastic network to lift you up and help you look better and live a healthier, longer life.
Even though this exercise is very simple, it is also powerful.
 Set aside time each week to connect with the five people in your genius network, whether in person, by phone, or by email or text.
 Keep your “genius network” constantly up-to-date and make sure to support others in their efforts to use their brains to change their health and their lives. You will be supporting yourself in the process!