6 Things We Need To Survive and Thrive

As we discussed last week, our breath profoundly impacts every area of our life. We start and finish life with a breath. However, there are other basic needs that play a role in keeping us alive and healthy. Without attending to these needs, we cannot focus on anything else. In this episode, we will look closely at the 6 things we need to survive and thrive.

The truth is, that there are only five basic needs; Oxygen Water, Nutrients, Sleep, and Shelter. In order to focus on anything else in life, we must first attend to these basic needs. Once one of the needs is met, we can move on to the next level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

I think many of us feel our basic needs are being met. Until we get sick or our health is challenged. Many of us are getting a say about our bodies and we are being left to deal with the consequences of our choices. I think many people realize to be grateful for what they have. I realized I had all of the material things I needed and my health and my family are what mattered most. What do you want? Is what you are doing making you happy? If not you may want to take a look at where you are and where you want to be and see if the choices you are making now are getting you closer or farther from that goal.

Key Takeaways:

-Most of our basic needs are provided by our parents until we are old enough to fend for ourselves.

-There are 6 things we all need as humans need to survive and thrive.

-Experts do not recommend plain water for infants before 6 months.

-Children over 12 months of age should be encouraged to drink water.

-You lose eight to 12 cups of water daily through breathing, perspiring, urination, and bowel movements.

-It's essential to replenish your body's water supply.

-An adult person can survive 3 weeks without food.

-Sleep is essential for building memory, and skills, feeling more alert, as well as repairing our body.

-The effects of sleep deprivation on physical health.