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Fit for Purpose
Fit for Purpose | Richard Pile
3 posts | 3 read
As a society we have never had so much advantage and yet been so disadvantaged by this very same society which we have built for ourselves, by ignoring our basic needs when it comes to sleep, nutrition, movement, relaxation, relationships and purpose in life. We face a rising tide of physical health problems, such as obesity and diabetes, and mental health issues such as loneliness and depression. Our medical model is a broken, disease-based one which is not fit to meet our needs, particularly when it comes to preventing health and wellbeing problems. Just as secular society is often guilty of dualism when it comes to wellbeing, focusing on the physical but ignoring the spiritual, the faith community may make the same mistake in reverse, focusing on the spiritual whilst ignoring the physical. We need to combine all these different aspects to enjoy true wellbeing and a satisfying life. The book explores what it means to be fit for purpose in life: physically, mentally and spiritually. It describes the problems we face, both individually and as communities, and succinctly summarizes the evidence for the key factors that determine our wellbeing. It lays down a challenge to avoid treating physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing as separate. Using knowledge and experience of the worlds of medicine, behavioral change and Christian faith, Dr. Pile presents real life case studies and provides practical recommendations for making changes whether for ourselves, our faith community or wider society.
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Lizzie69
Fit for Purpose | Richard Pile
Mehso-so

I got this as I thought by the blurb it sounded really interesting and maybe beneficial and helpful to me but I was a little disappointed.
Some of his theories and ideas I found fascinating and they sounded really sound, I especially liked the sections on sleep, meditation and that kind of self help, I might even apply some of them into my lifestyle.
Overall though as I said I did quite enjoy it as a read and picked up some good hints and tips.

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Jarethkoncsol06
Fit for Purpose | Richard Pile
Pickpick

I didn't know what to expect when I started this as I think I had ore conceived ideas about self help books and that they won't really be that helpful but the blurb really caught my eye and it didn't disappoint.
Full of practical advice that aimed to not drastically overhaul your life but just to take small, baby steps to improves certain aspects.
I found this helpful and that I could apply some of the techniques to myself.