To me, it means that you have a handle on the various
elements in your life and don't feel that your heart or
mind is being pulled too hard in any direction. More
often than not, you feel calm, grounded, clear-headed,
and motivated.
A well balanced life is essential for personal
effectiveness, peace of mind and living well.
Whether we work, go to school or are retired, we all have
responsibilities.
The challenge is to balance what we must do with what we
enjoy and choose to do. This is not always easy. If,
however, we are unable to reduce stress and manage a well
balanced life there can be physical and/or emotional
health consequences.
Tips for living a well balanced life:
Physical
1. Do sufficient exercise. Regular pushups, sit-ups,
crunches, jogging or walking are examples.
2. Get sufficient rest. About eight hours of sleep helps
the body repair itself. You may personally need more or
less, as sleep requirements vary between people.
3. Eat healthier. Look online and find the food pyramid,
then try balancing your caloric intake with your
exercise. There are several competing food pyramids, so
pick one or two because following all of them would be
too hard.
4. Find time to relax. Just lie down and think about what
you did before you started relaxing. Think positive or
take up a relaxing hobby like sitting or sleeping.
5. Pick a hobby that you enjoy. Hobbies can counter daily
stress. You could try collecting model trains or postage
stamps.
6. Take care and nurture yourself. You cannot accomplish
anything if you're unhealthy. Many of us think we can
burn the candle at both ends, eat junk food, do very
little exercise, and still function adequately. This may
not create any problem as long as you are young but can
create severe health problems in old age. So take care
and avoid it.
Mental
1. Plan out your day, and set goals. But don't stress out
if you don't accomplish everything just the way you
planned. Remain flexible and try different approaches to
your goals. Remember, sometimes things happen, and you
may not have time for everything. Just be productive in
the time you have.
2. Write, but keep it positive. No negative thoughts. If
you have negative thoughts, do not write them down. Find
someone you can vent negative thoughts to -- pretending
to be happy all the time will do no good for you in the
long run.
3. Find out and develop your talents. Go out and do
activities to find what you like and then pursue the one
or two that strike your fancy.
4. Keep a diary or journal. This would be a good place to
write things. But remember, no negative thoughts.
5. Read. Try classics such as Shakespeare, Jane Austen,
Montaigne, Proust, or Tolstoy. If you are not fond of
these, try the newspaper, a fantasy novel, bibliography,
or mystery. There's something for everyone- check out
your local library to test the waters.
6. Try to set goals that are reasonable to achieve.
Unreasonable goals are harder and will probably just lead
to disappointment.
Spiritual
1. Pray effectively or meditate and learn different types
of asana, such as: the lotus, the corpse, the tree,
downward dog, the snake, etc.
2. Communicate with nature. Go outside, hike, go camping,
or have fishing trip. You may find yourself doing most of
the talking.
3. If you are religious, study the Bible, Qur'an, Gita,
Ramayana, Guru Grant Sahib any Psalms, etc. Learn about
Heaven and Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Buddha, etc.
Social/Emotional
1. Do a good deed for other people.
2. Cooperate with other people that you meet.
3. Listen to other people. There is difference between
just hearing the words and actually paying attention and
listening to them.
4. Synergize mutually advantageous compatibility of
elements, resources or efforts.
Material
1. A good education. To get a good self-supporting job,
master the skills necessary for your advancement. That
way you will not be dependent upon anyone else.
2. The job has to be the one you love. "Love it or leave
it."
3. Money is not that important. Happiness is the most
important thing. Remember people on Forbes 100 are no
happier than average people.
Miscellaneous
1. Know what your priorities are. Examine your values and
decide what's important to you; then set your boundaries.
Avoid becoming overwhelmed by juggling too many big
projects in your life at once. Not knowing what you want
and trying to do everything at once can be a recipe for
disaster instead of the road to leading a well balanced
life. As the saying goes, "do not bite off more than you
can chew".
2. Create an efficient mindset. Be organized and plan
ahead. Make a to-do list in a planner or calendar for
upcoming appointments, impending exams or meetings to
attend. Taking the time to connect with family and
friends will recharge your batteries and make you more
efficient in the long run.
3. Expect the unexpected. If you accept that anything can
happen at any time, it's less likely it throw you off
your stride when it does. Be able to adjust your game
plan.
Note also, that there are times when achieving balance
may not be possible. For instance, you may have a family
or career crisis that needs your immediate and undivided
attention. It may require an exceptional amount of your
time and resources. When that happens, do whatever it
takes and when things go back to normal take time to
refresh and rejuvenate yourself.
4. Maintain a positive mental attitude. Begin each day
with the intention of making the best and most of it. It
may not always go as planned, but it can go more smoothly
if you put it in perspective. Part of living a well-
balanced life is learning how to deal with adversity,
unforeseen events and uncertainty. Be prepared for the
future, but don't worry about it.
Make a promise of living a wholesome and balanced life to
yourself and start following the above tips to make the
promise turn a reality.
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