Having a balanced is the definition of success for many. Keeping things in balance can lead to a stress-free life, peace of mind and having a good life. We all have a manner of responsibility, and keeping these in balance with things that we enjoy doing can be hard. However, if things get off balance, stress can occur, as well as emotional or even physical health issues.
Here are our top secrets to maintaining a balanced life:
Take Care of Yourself
If you’re not healthy and living an unhealthy lifestyle, you’ll find it hard to get everything done. The first step to living a balanced life is to get enough sleep, eat nutritious food and exercise. You can’t function as an adult while not getting enough of these things. As well as taking care of your physical health, take some time to look after yourself mentally too - try to find time for activities you love, and help yourself unwind after a stressful day by doing something relaxing. This will put you in a great state of mind to lead a balanced lifestyle.
Know Your Priorities
Having a balanced life does not mean doing everything. Knowing what is important to you and setting boundaries can help you to be more balanced. Your priorities are unique to you and can be different depending on what stage of life you are at. Avoid becoming off balance by juggling too many things at once, and try not to take on a lot of large projects at one time.
Be Organized
Try to plan things ahead in your life, and stay organized. Take time each day, week or month to write what needs to be done, and take stock of any upcoming events or important meetings and appointments. Make sure that you also take time to schedule in quality time with friends, family - and yourself! Leave room for some downtime to help you recharge your batteries.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Expecting the unexpected can help you keep your calm when things go wrong, rather than getting upset. Start with the mindset that anything can happen at any time, and it will be less likely to throw you off balance when it does. You should also not worry if things happen that need to take up more of your time, like crisis’, as these may take up a larger amount of time and resource. Do what you can to address this and take some time or refresh before getting back to normal.
Be Positive!
Start each day with positive intentions, and you’re more likely to be happy. Putting your day in perspective and dealing with adversity in a positive way is key to living a balanced life. Try to practice not letting things get to you, and start living in the moment. We can’t plan for absolutely everything, but we can decide how to concentrate our energy - staying positive will lead to a more balanced and stress free life.
A new year is a perfect time to reassess what's working in your life, where there is room for improvement, and where you're in balance and where you're out of balance. It can be easy for one area of life to be working easily, while others are in disarray. Balance is a feeling of having the various parts of your life that are important to you, working in harmony. Balancing in yoga, can help us find balance in life. This week's classes help you create balance, not only in your yoga poses, but also off the mat in your life. Balancing postures also help improve focus, strengthen your legs, and can be a lot of fun!
By Amy Cavill
Practice yoga for more balance, now!