There’s a lot to be said for a healthy bank balance, and for many of us, a six-figure income stream. The funds to splurge on all of life’s little luxuries is one of the biggest driving forces when it comes to staying motivated.
In Western society, we often privilege material wealth, career and status as the holy grail of happiness and fulfilment, and whilst it’s true that all of these things have been shown to boost satisfaction in life, a growing number of us are reporting feelings of stress, burnout, and overwhelm, as a direct result of attempting to keep all of our balls in the air at once and consistently meet our own very high expectations.
It begs the question, at what cost is all of it to our health and wellbeing? And for some, the answer is too much. Whilst there’s no denying that the creation of wealth offers a confidence boost and leads to greater long-term financial security – which alone can have a positive impact on our stress and anxiety levels – the idea that ultimate happiness and fulfilment can come only through material attainment is ignoring an important part of the puzzle.
Over the great arc of history, humanity has wrestled with its most existential question: how should one live in order to achieve true meaning and happiness? And the answer is, equal parts, more nuanced and yet more simple than you might think.
We’ve seen a multitude of different ideologies over the years that have attempted to provide the solution, and while they have varied significantly through history, they all come back to the same salient point: that a successful life – that is to say, one of true wealth, happiness, meaning and self-fulfilment – derives not solely from our possessions (though they are important) but rather from the harmonious, balanced and finely cultivated relationship between all of our varied sub-domains of wellness.
Aristotle and Plato formulated this understanding as the concept of ‘Arete’, with 20th century Dr Abraham Maslow also giving weight to it through his eponymous hierarchy of needs.
Today, the idea of achieving true fulfilment is often referred to as ‘self-actualisation’ – the act, and quality, of living up to one’s full potential, via the pursuit of excellence in mind, body and soul.
And there-in lies the key, because we now know that far beyond focusing solely on building material wealth, a broader and more holistic approach is needed to achieve what, for many, is the ultimate goal.
According to various schools of modern thought, wellness comprises eight sub-domains: emotional, social, occupational, financial, intellectual, environmental, physical, and spiritual wellness – and each is as important in the grand scheme of things as the next. Working both synergistically and interdependently, each requires balanced attention in order for us to thrive.
So, while working all hours in pursuit of monetary success, and burning the candle at both ends in order to make business connections, might seem like the best way to get to where you want to be, failing to reserve time to focus on your physical, spiritual, mental or emotional needs through self-care can quickly lead to that dreaded burnout.
Because here’s the thing: neglect of any one of the eight essential components of overall wellness will, over time, adversely affect the others and ultimately one’s health, well-being, and quality of life.
A holistic approach
Which brings us back to the salient point: true satisfaction and purposeful living – for yourself and for others – is best achieved by approaching life from a holistic standpoint, and with the vital understanding that the body, mind and soul are not separate entities.
Although they have historically been treated as such, we now know far more about the mind-body connection and how each of the elements of our existence influence one another.
In a world beset by a widespread increased incidence of chronic lifestyle-related ailments, mental health challenges, environmental threats, pandemics – not to mention the stress and anxiety that is seemingly part and parcel of life today, plus numerous other personal and social pressures, it has never been more important for us to make this shift towards a new approach to wellness. But how exactly do we do it?
An elite solution
As American scholar Thomas Merton once said: “People may spend their whole lives climbing the ladder of success, only to find, once they reach the top, that the ladder is leaning against the wrong wall.” So, how do we know which is the right wall?
Well, that’s where The Odissean Experience comes in. An invitation only private members life support club – a 21st century response to the varied wellbeing and lifestyle needs of the modern time-challenged HNWI.
An exclusive lifestyle and wellbeing enhancement brand designed for the discerning individual with the highest of standards. The Odissean Experience brings together some of the world’s most knowledgeable experts with a strategic, interdisciplinary, and needs-led approach to provide members with a bespoke, personalised experience. An experience designed to help each member achieve their unique set of goals and ultimately, feel happier and more satisfied with their lives.
If you’re looking to redefine, and expand, your understanding of success and pursue successful living, then The Odissean Experience is the brainwave idea you’ve been waiting for. Whether you’re an individual or a corporation, the brand’s bespoke and holistic wellness and lifestyle approaches are, together, the ultimate solution for motivating, educating and transforming using a variety of different tools, techniques and services.
Wellness and success aren’t a case of one size fits all; everyone has their own unique set of needs and desired outcomes. So, The Odissean Experience provides each of its valued members with their own dedicated team of experts to help them get to where they want to be – from leading Harley Street clinicians and highly regarded nutritionists to personal trainers and emotional and mental wellbeing coaches. And let’s not forget personal development, which is a key piece of the overall puzzle, and a core element of each fully personalised programme.
Then, there’s your VIP lifestyle concierge manager, who is on hand to arrange everything you need to ensure your own Odissean experience runs smoothly, covering everything from travel and dining to events, personal shopping and even real estate.
Ultimately, your wish is The Odissean Experience’s command, and the added stress of attempting to stitch together improvements across all areas of your life will melt away as you allow the brand’s multi-disciplinary approach to do the hard work for you, helping you to understand how each element works synergistically and that optimal wellness is a result of bringing them all together as one.
“Our emphasis is on the skilled integration of wellbeing and lifestyle services, coupled with a commitment to designing fully bespoke solutions based on each client’s unique life goals, physiological makeup and psychological disposition,” says Dr Michael Arumemi-ikhide (‘Michael Ose’), founder of The Odissean Experience.
“That means that, as a member, you’ll be nestled within a fully coherent and harmonious ecosystem geared towards delivering maximally transformative, and life empowering, results.”
As we head towards the end of the year and contemplate the beginning of a new one, there has never been a better time to take control of your life and to take the steps you need to in order to achieve success, fulfilment and happiness. So, if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed about how and where to start or are finding that your current efforts just aren’t yielding the results you had hoped for, then it might just be time to get acquainted with The Odissean Experience.
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