Book Review: The 22 Non-Negotiable Laws of Wellness: Feel, Think, and Live Better Than You Ever Thought Possible by Greg Anderson

This book addresses wellness as “the only real and lasting means of health care reform.” In his book, Greg Anderson uses, “Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit – the realization that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being.” from  “Travis and Ryan, Wellness Workbook”. Thanks, John W. Travis, MD, MPH Author, Wellness Workbook | and Wellness Inventory http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Travis_(physician)

Summary – The chapters of the book include:

The Universal Laws

1. The Law of Esprit
2. The Law of Personal Accountability
3. The Law of Unity

The Physical Laws

4. The Law of Physical Activity
5. The Law of Nutritional Frugality
6. The Law of Minimal Medical Invasiveness

The Emotional Laws

7. The Law of Stress-Hardiness
8. The Law of Emotional Choice
9. The Law of Developmental Motivation

The Social Laws

10. The Law of Human Dignity
11. The Law of Win/Win
12. The Law of Present-Moment Living

The Intellectual Laws

13. The Law of Mindfulness
14. The Law of Creativity
15. The Law of Lifetime Growth

The Vocational Laws

16. The Law of Life Mission
17. The Law of Purpose Through Service
18. The Law of Stewardship

The Spiritual Laws

19. The Law of Forgiveness
20. The Law of Gratitude
21. The Law of Personal Peace

The Greatest Law

22. The Law of Unconditional Loving

The Good: The concepts, explanations, stories, and examples are well-done and bring this information to life.

The Bad: The challenge for the individual reader is the ‘how to’ on a personal level.

Conclusion: Well worth reading – excellent insights. This book is a great tool for Health and Wellness Coaching.