The Wellbeing 5 Project

Phil Sarpong

Wellness for Mind Body Spirit

The Physical Wellbeing 5

5 Simple Questions to help with physical wellbeing with answers from Experts, Thought Leaders, Campaigners & Advocates

Phil Sarpong

Phil is a certified personal trainer with the American Council of Exercise. He holds an undergrad degree in Neuroscience and a masters in Health Sciences. He is currently studying toward a doctoral degree in clinical psychology to become a sports psychologist.

Along with his in depth knowledge and expertise in physical health and wellbeing, Phil is also highly passionate about the mind and mental health. His ultimate goal is, “to help people physically, but emotional and spiritual health is just as, if not more important.” Phil believes the discovery of self and purpose through body, mind, and spirit is one of the best ways to utilize the best gift that we could possibly receive…life.

Phil’s website philsarpong.com provides a wealth of resources on subjects including; spiritual motivation, spiritual health, motivation, the human body and mental health.

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The Physical Wellbeing 5 with Phil Sarpong

1. What is your favourite quote, anecdote, proverb or experience that helps with mental wellbeing?

Phil: “The greatest investment in life is in people.” -Dr. Myles Monroe

2. What is your top piece of advice for mental wellbeing?

Phil: Physical wellbeing starts in our minds. Rather than focusing on calories or weighing yourself on a scale, physical wellbeing begins with loving who you are in the mirror, forgiving yourself, being gracious to yourself, and using that positive energy as motivation to be the best version of yourself. When you pour love into yourself, you get a better result than the first; it’s not perfection but its progress.

3. What is the one change in the world that you would like to see? (in your area of wellbeing or in the world in general or both)

Phil: One change that I would like to see in the world is more people that listen to and respect each other by celebrating their differences instead of tearing them down. That includes people who have differing views, opinions, and perspectives. I believe we can live in a world where diversity of thought and culture can be commonplace rather than obstacles. We’re all human beings made in the same image of love. Let’s treat each other with kindness.

4. Which resources (books / websites / videos etc) for wellbeing would you recommend?

Phil: Books- Spiritual Physiology by Philip Sarpong, Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

5. What’s the one thing that always makes you smile?

Phil: One thing that makes me smile is the gift that I receive when I make someone else happy, whether through my work, family, or friends and relationships.