“It is a gorgeous July morning. My children are outside playing. I have finished watering my newly planted grass seed and now it is time to focus on my business. I am finally feeling like my life is in balance”.
Life In Balance Builds Resiliency
This moment was a reflection on life that I had several years ago. It didn’t mean that my life wasn’t chaotic. I had two young sons – who played hockey and who took guitar lessons. I had a husband who was in senior management and who was also working on his Masters. We were blessed to have many grandparents who needed various levels of attention. And I had a growing consulting business that took me across this beautiful country. I was feeling good about how the various aspects of my life were coming together.
At that moment, I was satisfied with the time and energy that I was spending on the various aspects of my life.
Beverly’s 3 Tips To Life In Balance And Bring Back That Feeling Of Satisfaction:
First –
The realization that I have a purpose in this world and that this world has a purpose. Things happen for a reason. I continuously look for better ways of doing things – but I also know in my heart that things will work out – no matter how tough or out-of-control.
Second –
I try to be comfortable with who I am. I am not a model. Or a superhuman. I try my best to take care of myself. I need of sleep. If I don’t get 8-9 hours – I don’t function. My family and my business need me to function. I try to eat well – and I still love my Haagen Das ice cream.
Third –
I enjoy the little things and look for the awesome. In my reflection above, my day started outside, watering and weeding. We purposefully moved to our home in the country – in the middle of a bush – with a pond full of frogs and fish – with gardens full of phlox, lillies and black-eyed susans. For me, this is nature at its most glorious and it helps to ground and center me.
Each day I experience different challenges, but these Life In Balance tips keep me focused, resilient, and content on my journey.
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