When you see or hear the idea of a” well-balanced life”, what do you think of? Do you think to yourself, “Who has time for balance? My life is too hectic to take time for that!” Or are you one of the lucky few that think, “I’m sure glad my life is in a state of balance!” For most of us, a well-balanced life is an elusive concept that we recognize far more easily when we are out of balance than when our life is in sync. Sure, we all have those rare moments in life where we feel peaceful, fulfilled, and balanced. But most of us yearn to have those moments come and stay a while longer.
Just as the term ‘balance’ implies, a well-balanced life is an ever-changing, dynamic process – it’s something that you’re always working toward, something that’s always in motion.
A well balanced life is not a destination, it’s not permanent. It’s not something you achieve and then you are done. It’s an ongoing process that requires constant attention and adjustment.
A well balanced life is centered around two important elements - achievement and fulfillment.
Achievement is primarily about “doing.” It includes working (the kind we get paid for and the kind we don’t), maintaining a desired lifestyle, and checking off things on our “to do” lists.
Fulfillment is about “being,” such as feeling happy about our relationships and contributions. Fulfillment is the sense that our life has meaning – it is the sense of gratification we get when we experience things that have great meaning to us.
And while a well-balanced life is a goal we all have in common, everyone views it differently. What seems balanced in the area of achievement for one person, may not seem balanced to another.
For example, a leader who loves to chart the course for their team and lead them toward a destination can have a great sense of accomplishment at the end of a day. For another spending the day teaching children the alphabet may have an equally strong sense of accomplishment.
The same can be said for fulfillment. One person may find a morning in the garden fulfilling while another person would view that as another frustrating chore. The second person may find the same morning more fulfilling by taking 10 minutes to meditate.
Regardless of how you define them, achievement and fulfillment are the two important elements of a well-balanced life.
A well balanced life can seem impossible, like a goal that is never achieved. When taken to heart, it does not have to be an elusive dream. It is doable, and maybe without as much effort as you think.
What is required to achieve your ideal state of balance is to develop a heightened sense of awareness that your balance is always shifting.
Let’s face it, the pace of life can feel as if it is moving at nano speed. We stare impatiently at the microwave. We are frustrated if our computers don’t connect in a millisecond. When someone wants something from us, they want it now! The world seems to be screaming at us, “Faster, better, bigger!”
With all the inventions designed to save us time, most women claim that they still do not have enough time or energy to get everything done, and end up moving through life over worked, stressed out, and sleep deprived. Without seeking a well-balanced life, we can figuratively and literally wear ourselves out.
Living a life that is out of balance and chaotic has serious consequences. Therefore a heightened sense of awareness and adjustments is helpful. We do that by making conscious choices to spend our “being” and “doing” time in ways that give more meaning to our lives.
One of the hardest adjustments for many women to make towards a well-balanced life is one that jugglers know all too well. The secret of juggling is a willingness to let go of the ball in one hand so that the hand is free to catch another ball heading its way.
Like the juggler, we can only achieve a well-balanced life when we are willing to let go. We could all do better at choosing what we could to let go of.
Here’s a quick list of things that women tend to hold on to:
By choosing to let go of these types of things, we free ourselves to be more at peace. And the more at peace we are, the easier it is to live a well-balanced life
It’s important to remember that a well-balanced life is a temporary state and as you move through your day, you may need to make small adjustments. You’ll enjoy the benefits from having more energy, less stress, a greater sense of possibility, the ability to deal with life challenges, stronger relationships and most of all simply feeling healthier and happier.
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