Finding Balance in a Crazy World

How are you feeling today?! Have you noticed some big changes in your body and in your energy levels since you first started?

I certainly hope so! Today, I want to talk to you about something that many of us struggle with: BALANCE!

Not necessarily physical balance ... but a balanced life.

If you juggle a career, family, eating a healthy diet, exercise, and a social life … balance is the only solution.

To be balanced means that you’re able to manage various elements of your life without feeling like you are struggling.

Easier said than done, right?

There are two basic categories when it comes to balancing: internal and external. Most people have difficulties with either one or the other.

Either they are being too self-reflective which causes them to miss out on life experiences ...

Or they’re focused too much on external things, such as work, relationships and other activities, so they pay little attention to what’s actually going on inside them, and how they feel.

Now, I know you’re leading a very busy life, but take a few moments this week and check in with yourself to see how “balanced” you feel.

When you’re balanced, you feel calm, grounded, clear-headed, focused, and motivated.

When you are unbalanced, you feel restless and uneasy.

Small things like waiting in line or folding laundry can become overwhelming. You get low on patience with your family or those close to you. You become reactive and start noticing you feel more anxious and stressed.

Wouldn’t it be nice to get rid of that feeling?

There are a few steps you can take to restore balance.

As always, you need to start by identifying the things that knock you OUT of balance.

If you already know what they are, what can you do to change them? Have you tried something in the past? Did it work? If not, you need a new strategy.

Decide what is really important to you. Maybe you’re struggling to find time for yourself. “Finding time” is a myth. We never find it … we need to MAKE it. What time can you block off this week for something important to you?

Practice self-care and self-love. Pack a bottle of water and go for a walk or meditate. Even a few minutes of intentional downtime each day will make a huge difference.

Speak to yourself like you would a friend. Pay close attention to the words running through your head during the day. Once you start paying attention, it’s incredible how many negative things you’ll find you tell yourself all day.

ONLY say things to yourself that you’d say to a close friend who you love and care about!

Practice planning ahead. Organizing your calendar makes ALL the difference. Make sure you have enough “buffer” time to get it all done.

Intentionally schedule in your down time, family time, workouts, and meal prep time to set yourself up for success!

Find your passion! What fuels and fulfills you?

If you’re one of those people who think you are not meant to find your “calling,” you’re wrong. The reality is that anything can be a passion – and everyone has them! Keep your eyes wide open!

If you already know, AMAZING. Do more of that to fuel the happiness in your life.

Be more aware of your surroundings. What’s happening, what’s missing, what can you do to help other people? Sometimes helping others is the best way to help ourselves.

It will make you feel more grounded, modest, and connected.

Most importantly, define your own balance.

Living up to other people’s expectations and comparing yourself to others can be a source of deep anxiety.

What works for some people will not necessarily work for you. One of the most important things you’ll ever do is define what you want YOUR life to look like, and what your idea of “balance” is.

This week, take a few minutes each day to connect and check-in with yourself. Find your inner balance and actively work towards achieving it!