Diversifying Your Health Investments 📈

I. Are the Japanese overweight?

I remember hearing a group of investors discussing their current portfolio. They kept using terms like “Overweight here.. and underweight there”. I’m not going to lie; I thought they we talking about people being overweight; I just kept thinking, “Are the Japanese” overweight?”.

As it turns out, I was a little off the mark, and it was in reference to their market exposure in that region. Who knew?

For anyone with a retirement investment, putting all your money into a single company or sector for that fact might be a tad risky. Well, unless you had a crystal ball, that is.

It turns out you want to diversify your investments across different industries and countries. This way, your portfolio becomes more resilient and less exposed to economic turmoil.

Similarly we should view our health the same way.

Just like the stock market has different sectors (think real estate, energy, and consumer), our health can be divided into different areas too:

Physical health: This encompasses how well your body feels and functions. It includes factors such as resting heart rate, physical strength, mobility, cholesterol levels, and daily energy levels.
Emotional health refers to how well we feel and express a wide range of emotions. It's not about being happy all the time but about experiencing and expressing our feelings in a healthy manner.
Relational health involves feeling connected, supported, and a sense of belonging. It can be with family, friends, or even being part of a sports club.
Financial health: To be honest, I'm not an expert in this area, so it's difficult for me to provide a clear, universally applicable explanation. Instead, I'll share my perspective: "Having a healthy relationship with money that allows me to live within my means and save for the future".

The amount we invest in each area will inevitably vary from person to person. You may prioritise one area over another, and that's totally cool. However, it's important not to neglect any area completely.

It's also helpful to recognise that each "health sector " is deeply interconnected. Improving one area generally benefits the others, while struggling in one area usually indicates challenges in other areas as well.

So, how can you diversify your health investments? Start by assessing your current portfolio. Identify your strengths and areas that may need attention.

In summary, Japan is not overweight, and diversifying our health investments might be the ultimate strategy for managing risks and building resilience for our future.

II. A "core" staple.

Oh yes, I made a terrible exercise pun. 🤗

The bird dog is a super-simple yet essential core exercise. If you ever struggling with your back hurting from deadlifts, it's worth a visit.

A common mistake when doing the bird-dog is kicking the leg too high, losing a braced care, and just extending from the lower back. The same issue is then often repeated when hinging (deadlifting).

Check it out here...