Think about the things that fill you with joy.
It can be gardening for your kids, meditation, a walk in the morning, or a romantic night out. Now ask yourself if you are giving enough time to them.
All of our lives are filled with commitments that need a lot of our energy and time. In the process of chasing after high achievements, we become focused on things that will be profitable for us.
However, this powerful drive can also distract us from other meaningful experiences, throwing our lives out of balance.
Balance is something that must be considered as we go through the day. It calibrates our energy as well as enhances several parts of life like personal growth, relationship, performance, work, and health. Even if there is a goal pressing down on you, we must set apart time to balance our lives. Just think back on all the things you had to give up because there was not enough time.
Embracing meaningful activities is beneficial for all of us. Life is not all about accomplishing our immediate goals. For instance, life is also about experiencing greater fulfillment and satisfaction. Spending time focusing on what has been set aside previously will fill us with a renewed sense of joy as well as balance that will let us thrive.
There are several characteristics of a life that is balanced. They can be staying physically fit and active, thus benefiting our health. Spiritual practice or having faith can fill us with purpose.
Spending time with our families and friends promotes deeper trust and confidence for making difficult decisions. Organizing our finances will always be one of the easier ways of living a balanced life.
Then there is fulfilling the desires of our heart, which should always be one of our long-term goals. Living a fun life is also an integral part of a balanced life. Finally, personal growth is the result that your soul and mind are growing. If you are sacrificing any one of them to focus on another aspect too much, then you might need to rediscover balance in your life.
Here are 6 ways that will help you do so:
1. Commit To An Intention, Daily
Think about the areas that need more attention. Focus on the things that hold more meaning for you. If you speak into existence this intention daily, it will help in committing to the things that are truly important.
2. Make Progress The Goal, Rather Than Perfection
Nothing is perfect. Humans are beings that are perfectly imperfect – which makes them perfect. Accepting this, and giving up on chasing perfection, will give us the energy and time to give to experiences that are more meaningful.
3. Take Stock of How Free Time Is Being Spent
Do not judge yourself. Just ask yourself: are your activities taking you towards the vision you have for your life? Evaluating how free time is used can make us change our habits and try to have a lifestyle that is more balanced.
4. Say “No”
Being helpful is virtuous, however, it should not mean you have to sacrifice yourself. You do not need to appease or please others. Sometimes, the healthier thing is to say “no” respectfully rather than resent it later.
5. Set Aside Some Time For Yourself
“Me time” lets us reconnect with our feelings and helps us in organizing our priorities. This gives us more internal power to balance the 8 aforementioned elements.
6. Declutter
Always try to replace the old with new methods. The old should be replaced if the new profits more than the effort and time invested. Decluttering will help in embracing forgotten interests, generating new ideas, gaining new perspectives, initiating new connections, and rebuilding relationships.
Balancing your life is all about spending time doing things that will feed your soul and reconnect you with the things you love.
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