25 Pointers to Balanced Life
"Unbalanced forces perish in the void.
" Ancient Greek Saying Think of your life like a building.
You can only build so high before any imbalance in the structure leads to collapse.
You can build your life in a balanced way for sustainable improvement in all areas of your life, but if your life lacks balance, well, whatever you lose your balance for...
you lose.
A balanced life is the most fulfilling life possible because it is structured around your priorities.
Each person's balance has different aspects.
Some need more time with family, some find more fulfillment at work, some need more hobby time in the garden to feel balanced.
Your own sense of your life being on track, in line with your deepest sense of purpose and fulfillment, determines what balance means for you.
Following, see 25 pointers to balance, 25 thoughts to consider that may help you to define and create exactly what a balanced life means for you.
1.
An unbalanced life, like an unbalanced building, leans toward collapse; the higher you go, the closer the fall.
2.
When a person is in an unbalanced state, he/she lacks self-control and generates chaos and conflict through overly aggressive or passive speech and action, creating a life that spins increasingly out of control.
3.
Characteristics of an unbalanced state include feelings of fatigue, irritation, impatience, disappointment, nervous excitement, anxiety, discouragement, worthlessness and despair.
4.
An unbalanced state negatively impacts physical health, attitude, and motivation, resulting in lowered performance and, therefore, poorer results in all areas of life, including parenting and marriage.
5.
An unbalanced state attunes the mind to overly optimistic or overly pessimistic ideas, opinions, beliefs, and expectations, effectively blocking the mind from constructive and meaningful insights, ideas and solutions.
6.
When you slip out of balance, avoid the common error of trying to fix, improve or control any person or situation because your unbalanced efforts will generate more turmoil.
7.
Since in a balanced state you are guided by the best judgment (balance is the foundation for wisdom), focus on regaining your balance before you take action to control or direct your circumstances; do this by simply observing how you feel, because your awareness of your feelings will gradually guide you toward a more balanced state.
8.
In a balanced state you can appreciate and enjoy the experience of being alive right now, so driving yourself so hard to control your life that you lose this joy indicates a slide into unbalance.
9.
A balanced mental state is sharp and clear, either resting to rejuvenate or constructively focused on goals and how to achieve them, free from worry, not busy with a whirl of random thinking, not burdened by a feeling of pressure to rush or force an answer, idea or decision.
10.
A balanced emotional state means that you feel genuinely content, secure, serene and caring.
11.
A balanced physical state means that you feel rested, vibrant, relaxed and ready for action.
12.
A person in a balanced state naturally functions in an orderly way to create an orderly, balanced life centered on true meaning; a balanced person naturally influences those with whom he/she relates in a way that promotes their balance (this is particularly true in the parent-child relationship, and in a marriage, because the relationships are so intimate.
) 13.
An unbalanced person radiates an unbalancing influence that makes it more difficult for those in relationship with him/her to maintain their balance (so you need to remain very self-aware when interacting with an unbalanced person to avoid being drawn into his/her state of unbalance).
14.
Remain vigilant in relationships to recognize the signs of another's unbalance so you can avoid counting on that person for very much; those signs include expressions of anger, unhappiness, hurry and worry.
15.
Do not take an unbalanced person's promises or opinions personally or seriously, because an unbalanced person cannot accurately express or connect with his/her own deeper truth.
16.
Counting on an unbalanced person to come through for you in any way is like leaning against a post that has no footing and expecting it to support you.
17.
Rush may be one of the easiest forms of unbalance to fall into, and it produces a state of physical and emotional stress that generates physical illness, emotionally unbalanced reactions, and mental confusion.
18.
A key to achieving, maintaining and regaining balance is functioning at right pace: pacing your movements, activities and speech to a slow enough rate to feel yourself engaged in the present moment without painful stress or strain; this can be described as the practice functioning in a state of focused relaxation and intention without tension.
19.
Another key to balance is paying close attention to what you say and how you say it, because unbalanced emotional speech talks you (and those you are talking to) into a more unbalanced state.
20.
The genuine attitude of gratitude expresses the basically balanced state, because the pleasure of being balanced inspires a feeling of gratitude naturally.
21.
When you react with annoyance, frustration, resentment, or impatience toward anyone (including your child) you express the pain of your own unbalanced reaction.
22.
You empower yourself to remain in, and to regain your balance when you take complete responsibility for how you react; regard your reactions as ways that treat yourself.
23.
Taking charge in any relationship or situation begins with taking charge of yourself first; any person (including a child) or situation that makes you react is in charge of you.
24.
A balanced life is basically a choice, the choice to live life in a balanced state; and this choice is one that truly fulfills you, while providing for you adequately; you choose balance as you integrate the inner signals of your body, heart and mind.
25.
When you feel a conflict between choices, resolve it by going into balance, and staying in balance, without over-concern with making the right decision; you have to maintain your balance to recognize and follow the inner guidance that leads you to a truly balanced life.
Whatever you lose your balance for, you lose.
Essentially, balanced living means trusting that you can treat yourself well and get away with it.
" Ancient Greek Saying Think of your life like a building.
You can only build so high before any imbalance in the structure leads to collapse.
You can build your life in a balanced way for sustainable improvement in all areas of your life, but if your life lacks balance, well, whatever you lose your balance for...
you lose.
A balanced life is the most fulfilling life possible because it is structured around your priorities.
Each person's balance has different aspects.
Some need more time with family, some find more fulfillment at work, some need more hobby time in the garden to feel balanced.
Your own sense of your life being on track, in line with your deepest sense of purpose and fulfillment, determines what balance means for you.
Following, see 25 pointers to balance, 25 thoughts to consider that may help you to define and create exactly what a balanced life means for you.
1.
An unbalanced life, like an unbalanced building, leans toward collapse; the higher you go, the closer the fall.
2.
When a person is in an unbalanced state, he/she lacks self-control and generates chaos and conflict through overly aggressive or passive speech and action, creating a life that spins increasingly out of control.
3.
Characteristics of an unbalanced state include feelings of fatigue, irritation, impatience, disappointment, nervous excitement, anxiety, discouragement, worthlessness and despair.
4.
An unbalanced state negatively impacts physical health, attitude, and motivation, resulting in lowered performance and, therefore, poorer results in all areas of life, including parenting and marriage.
5.
An unbalanced state attunes the mind to overly optimistic or overly pessimistic ideas, opinions, beliefs, and expectations, effectively blocking the mind from constructive and meaningful insights, ideas and solutions.
6.
When you slip out of balance, avoid the common error of trying to fix, improve or control any person or situation because your unbalanced efforts will generate more turmoil.
7.
Since in a balanced state you are guided by the best judgment (balance is the foundation for wisdom), focus on regaining your balance before you take action to control or direct your circumstances; do this by simply observing how you feel, because your awareness of your feelings will gradually guide you toward a more balanced state.
8.
In a balanced state you can appreciate and enjoy the experience of being alive right now, so driving yourself so hard to control your life that you lose this joy indicates a slide into unbalance.
9.
A balanced mental state is sharp and clear, either resting to rejuvenate or constructively focused on goals and how to achieve them, free from worry, not busy with a whirl of random thinking, not burdened by a feeling of pressure to rush or force an answer, idea or decision.
10.
A balanced emotional state means that you feel genuinely content, secure, serene and caring.
11.
A balanced physical state means that you feel rested, vibrant, relaxed and ready for action.
12.
A person in a balanced state naturally functions in an orderly way to create an orderly, balanced life centered on true meaning; a balanced person naturally influences those with whom he/she relates in a way that promotes their balance (this is particularly true in the parent-child relationship, and in a marriage, because the relationships are so intimate.
) 13.
An unbalanced person radiates an unbalancing influence that makes it more difficult for those in relationship with him/her to maintain their balance (so you need to remain very self-aware when interacting with an unbalanced person to avoid being drawn into his/her state of unbalance).
14.
Remain vigilant in relationships to recognize the signs of another's unbalance so you can avoid counting on that person for very much; those signs include expressions of anger, unhappiness, hurry and worry.
15.
Do not take an unbalanced person's promises or opinions personally or seriously, because an unbalanced person cannot accurately express or connect with his/her own deeper truth.
16.
Counting on an unbalanced person to come through for you in any way is like leaning against a post that has no footing and expecting it to support you.
17.
Rush may be one of the easiest forms of unbalance to fall into, and it produces a state of physical and emotional stress that generates physical illness, emotionally unbalanced reactions, and mental confusion.
18.
A key to achieving, maintaining and regaining balance is functioning at right pace: pacing your movements, activities and speech to a slow enough rate to feel yourself engaged in the present moment without painful stress or strain; this can be described as the practice functioning in a state of focused relaxation and intention without tension.
19.
Another key to balance is paying close attention to what you say and how you say it, because unbalanced emotional speech talks you (and those you are talking to) into a more unbalanced state.
20.
The genuine attitude of gratitude expresses the basically balanced state, because the pleasure of being balanced inspires a feeling of gratitude naturally.
21.
When you react with annoyance, frustration, resentment, or impatience toward anyone (including your child) you express the pain of your own unbalanced reaction.
22.
You empower yourself to remain in, and to regain your balance when you take complete responsibility for how you react; regard your reactions as ways that treat yourself.
23.
Taking charge in any relationship or situation begins with taking charge of yourself first; any person (including a child) or situation that makes you react is in charge of you.
24.
A balanced life is basically a choice, the choice to live life in a balanced state; and this choice is one that truly fulfills you, while providing for you adequately; you choose balance as you integrate the inner signals of your body, heart and mind.
25.
When you feel a conflict between choices, resolve it by going into balance, and staying in balance, without over-concern with making the right decision; you have to maintain your balance to recognize and follow the inner guidance that leads you to a truly balanced life.
Whatever you lose your balance for, you lose.
Essentially, balanced living means trusting that you can treat yourself well and get away with it.
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