Now more than ever, we have a choice of how we spend our time or balance out what's important to us and our lives.
Decisions and choices that you make now will not only impact your future but those you support and care about.
Balance is the key to keeping a sane mind and if you have a family, a sane household. Everyone craves time and attention and if you own a home or possession of any kind they also need attention or maintenance to hold their value and or quality.
So, how do we do that? How do we maintain balance while accomplishing what it is that we need to do and want to do?
What Happens When We Tip the Scale or Neglect to Balance Our Lives?
Well, my best friend and I were talking about this subject the other day. We both have personal health, business, and life goals that are all due at the same time and instead of balancing as we should, we've been putting in longer hours.
Did that help? No. What happened, as a result, was our husbands and children (which are our first and foremost priority) weren't getting the time they needed and overall felt neglected.
It's so easy to lose sight of the things that are going great, even fine when we're led by passion or a drive to do something. Especially if that something is making us money or moving us into a social position that we feel is needed to advance our carriers.
We think the things that are going great will continue but that's not always the case. The things that are successful in our life, whether that be relationships, health, or our home, are usually the things we put time and effort into. However, once we stopped, they start to unravel or degrade.
How much time are we talking? From experience, I've learned that it does not take very long at all. You've all realized how hard you work to accomplish a task, and then in one moment, something or someone can destroy everything—kind of like a child toppling over building blocks as soon as you stack them. In short, it takes hard work and effort to make something great, but very little time to erase it if you're not putting in a continual effort.
Do not be discouraged for there are simple ways in which any person can maintain balance in their lives while living a tremendous life. You may not agree with all of these, but I would encourage you still read all of them. There may be a time when you can help someone else and their struggle to keep that steady balance in which you can offer advice based on their needs and not just yours.
As a people lover and health advocate I'm always looking for ways to improve not only my life but those around me, as should you.
Soooo...
What Are Some Ways in Which you Can Help Balance Your Life?
# 1 Spirituality
You have all heard the scripture, "There is a season for everything." I don't know why, but this scripture has always rubbed me the wrong way. Perhaps it's because a lot of people use it to make excuses for why they don't get something done. Instead of balance, they just quit, saying it's not the right season.
I see what the scripture is saying, and I'm not judging those who use it. My girlfriends use it all of the time. It's scripture, after all. For my edification, I will merely say it differently. God gives us different jobs or tasks at different times in our life, with the knowledge we will complete them. There I feel better, and we can move on :).
I believe God will reward our efforts when we are mindful and align them with his word. "The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" Proverbs 16:9. This is a verse I recite every morning. Reminding me to keep balance, but still set and meet goals for this time, this day, this moment and this season.
When I try to control and go outside of God's plan, even for a good cause, I am stressed, and always end up exhausted! But when I let God take control, I have a quiet spirit and am able to be a blessing to myself, family, and everyone else in range,
