“Work-life balance was a mistake from the start. Because we don’t really want balance. We want satisfaction.” – Matthew Kelly, author
Balance is a sticky subject among many people. We have careers, partners, children, family commitments, charity work, hobbies, worship time – plus, big desires to improve our health. How can one possibly balance so many things?
I’m going to let you in on a little secret here: You can’t…a word I normally strike from the vocabulary!
Balance… Is It Possible?
“Harmony” is a better equipped goal than balance.
Harmony means everything is co-existing in a spirit of cooperation and by choice. More thriving rather than surviving and truly being present in doing what you want, with who you want, when you want! But whatever you want to call it – harmony, balance, or “fitting it all in” – there is a secret to doing more of what you want and less of what you don’t want.
Want to hear it?
I just need to warn you that although the equation sounds simple, it actually takes massive willpower to execute. It also requires that you get absolutely clear on what you want your life to look like, and what you do not want in your life- this includes people, people!
Ready? Okay, here’s the secret:
- First ask yourself what isn’t serving you. What doesn’t need to be in your life? What is dragging you down? Keeping you awake at night?
- Have you identified a few things? Now get rid of them (or fix them – now).
- Next, ask yourself what you want in your life – or in this week or day? What do you want to accomplish? What do you want to do? Who do you want to be with? Write them down….Focus your energy on these things. Anything that doesn’t fit into this larger scheme… let it go (or learn how to say “no”).
- Without your health you have nothing, so getting yourself back in harmony, balance, however you want to approach it isn’t selfish, its necessary.
Ready to dive in and make a few changes? Give these tips a try and see how much more harmonious your life can be. No balance required.
Get Even Healthier!
Are you curious about how to harmonize your health goals? How to fit wellness into your busy schedule? Let’s talk!
xx, a-m