I have always
tried to find ways to balance my life, whether it is work, home, or my own responsibilities. We all have so many roles to fill, from being a parent, a daughter/son, a sister/brother, a friend, to being
an employee.
Each role we
play has its own hiccups. We learn to weave out the good and the bad, and then somehow
try to find balance in order for us to be able to live
with.
So What is Life Balance?
This is a tough question! I know what I want, and I know what works
for me, but to give it a
definition, I have to dig deeper. For me, life is balance when gives and takes,
yes and no, happiness and sadness,
meet somewhere close to the middle.
Why Do You Need Life Balance?
I need life balance
to be a better person.
Without balance, life would be a total
chaos in all aspects of my human being. My
emotional will be drained. My physical will be
vulnerable to illness. My mental stage will be
depleted.
How I Practice Life Balance
I practice life
balance by paying attention to my own being, listen to what my body tells me, and do something that I love. For
example, I give all my energy in taking care of my children, and when that energy runs low, I give myself
permission to soak in a hot bath, without guilt. When my body is tired,
I take ten minutes for a short nap.
What I Incorporate Into Life Balance?
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Love oneself
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Love others
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Accepting life as is
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Having faith
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Do one thing that I like every day
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Eating healthy foods
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Learn something new every
day
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Reach beyond limitations
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Take time to count my blessings
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Develop appreciation for people and things around
me
What are the Characteristics of Someone Practicing the Art of Life Balance?
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Calmness
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Easy going with a touch of
happiness
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See the difference between big problem,
and small one
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Accepting one's own situation, and find contentment from it
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Flexible in dealing
with the unexpected
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Take life as it is, and try to make it better
The Essential Components of Life Balance
The essential
components of life balance include: prioritize, discipline, scheduling, self- forgiving, contentment, happiness,
giving yourself a pat on the back, be gentle with inner critic, and have compassion.
What Does Life Balance Mean to You?
Having life balance prevents me from burning out, preserve the person
that I am, and enable me to embrace
all living things around me. I can give myself freely, but also be selfish when needed too.
This is what life balance
means to me! It is not perfect,
but I am working on it every day. Life is constantly changing, even from
day to day; therefore, I must also learn to go with the changes rather
than against them.
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