The Waking Book

EBOOK RESOURCES

 

Chapter 1 

 

The Seven Areas of Life Rating System. 1 out of 10 


 
 
 
 
 
 

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1. 

Mental 

 
 

2. 

Physical 

 
 

3. 

Familial 

 
 

4. 

Social 

 
 

5. 

Vocational 

 
 

6. 

Financial 

 
 

7. 

Spiritual 


 

 


 

Hierarchy of Alignment 


 
Accepting Reality Model 

 

BJ Fogg Behavior Model 

 
 

Brain Frequency levels 
 

 
 

Chapter 2 

Before and After Transformation Picture 

 
 

Body Fat Classification 
 

The Three Levers for Diet 

 

Sleep Data with Oura Ring 

Great Sleep 

 

 

Poor Sleep 
 

 

Quadrants of Optimal Health 
 

 

Cartoon of Traditional Health Check-ups 

 

VO2 Max Percentage Zones 
 

 

 

VO2 Performance Groups by Age and Gender 
 

 
 

Familial Chapter 

Relationship Weekly Check-in Questionnaire 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 

Partner 1 

 
 
 
 

Partner 2 

 
 
 
 

What have I been doing well? 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

What are areas of improvement on my side? 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

What has my partner been doing well? 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

What are areas for improvement on their side? 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

This week’s action plan: 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 

Bid for Attention Diagram 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Bid for attention 

 
 
 
 

Helpful 

 
 
 
 

Not helpful 

 
 
 
 

“I had a terrible day at work.” 

 
 

Turns away from TV. “What happened at work today?” 

 
 

Stays focused on TV. “The game is on. Sorry, I can’t.” 

 
 
 
 

“Can you pick up some dark chocolate on your way home?” 

 
 

“Oh yeah! We’re having a dark chocolate party when I get home.” 

 
 

“No, just walk to the store. It’s so close.” 

 
 
 
 

“Want to go on a short walk outside?” 

 
 

“I’d love to!” 

 
 

Continues working and doesn’t turn toward partner. “I’m busy.” 

 
 
 
 

“I’m so tired and stressed.” 

 
 

“Let me help you reduce stress. How about a warm tea and a massage?” 

 
 

“Maybe you shouldn’t work so hard.” 

 
 
 
 

“Come snuggle.” 

 
 

“DEAL!” 

 
 

“I’m in the middle of something.” 

 
 
 
 

“Can you take the dogs for a walk?” 

 
 

“I got you!” 

 
 

“I don’t feel like it.” 

Chapter 4: Vocation 

Ikigai Diagram 

 
 

Life Expectancy Diagram 

 

The Eisenhower Decision Matrix 
 

 

Chapter 7 

The “Showing Up” Diagram 
 

 

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 
 

 

 

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Unpublished Content + Additional Levels 
 

 
 

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Physical 

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Familial 

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  1. Alavian-Ghavanini, A., & Rüegg, J. (2018). Understanding Epigenetic Effects of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: From Mechanisms to Novel Test Methods. Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology, 122(1), 38–45. https://doi.org/10.1111/bcpt.12878 

  1. Pillemer, K. (2020). Fault lines: Fractured families and how to mend them. Penguin Publishing Group. 

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  1. Brittle, Z. (2020, November 13). Turn towards instead of away. The Gottman Institute. Retrieved February 25, 2022, from https://www.gottman.com/blog/turn-toward-instead-of-away/#:~:text=A%20bid%20is%20any%20attempt,request%20for%20 advice%20or%20help.&text=Indeed%20many%20men%20struggle%20 in,it’s%20important%20to%20pay%20attention. 

  1. Chapman, G. D., & Summers, A. (2016). The Five love languages: How to express heartfelt commitment to your mate. LifeWay Press. 

  1. Rosenberg, M. B., & Gandhi, A. (2015). Non-violent communication: A language of life. PuddleDancer Press. 

  1. Johnson, S. (2011). Hold me tight: Your guide to the most successful approach to building loving relationships. Piatkus. 

  1. Thomas, K. W. (2016). Conscious uncoupling: 5 steps to living happily even after. Harmony Books. 

  1. Daedone, N. (2012). Slow sex: The art and craft of the female orgasm. Grand Central. 

  1. Alavian-Ghavanini, A., & Rüegg, J. (2018). Understanding Epigenetic Effects of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: From Mechanisms to Novel Test Methods. Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology, 122(1), 38–45. https://doi.org/10.1111/bcpt.12878 

Social 

  1. Panksepp, J. (2014). Affective neuroscience: The foundations of human and Animal Emotions. Oxford University Press. 

  1. Duffy, Michelle & Ganster, Daniel & Pagon, Milan. (2002). Social Undermining in the Workplace. 45. 331-351. 

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  1. McPherson, M., Smith-Lovin, L., & Brashears, M. E. (2006). Social Isolation in America: Changes in Core Discussion Networks over Two Decades. American Sociological Review, 71(3), 353–375. http://www.jstor.org/stable/30038995 

  1. WHO. (2021, June 17). Suicide. Retrieved from World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/suicide 

  1. Gladwell, M. (2020). Talking to strangers. Penguin. 

  1. Mackay, H. (1988). Swim with the Sharks without being eaten alive. RANDOM HOUSE. 

  1. NEWPORT, C. A. L. (2018). Deep work: Rules for focused success in a distracted world. GRAND CENTRAL PUB. 

  1. Carnegie, D. (2013). How to win friends & influence people. Gallery Books. 

  1. Group, T. B. (n.d.). Power Negotiation Skills: Labels and Mirrors. Retrieved from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHHHg7PWz48 

Vocational 

  1. Fronsdal, G. (2018). The dhammapada: A new translation of the buddhist classic. Shambhala. 

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