Today I’m kicking off my Life Balance Group Writing Project and I want YOU to be involved!
My intention for this project is to explore the practice of life balance and get more and more people thinking about what life balance means to them.
The Result
The result of this Life Balance Group Writing Project will be a free eBook about the power of practicing the art of life balance. I want YOU to contribute to this eBook! This free eBook is going to be an inspiring resource for people who need help taking steps in the right direction towards practicing the art of life balance.
Note: There will be lots of link love flowing towards you from this project (on CreateaBalance.com, in the eBook, etc).
This project will run from October 7 through October 26, 2008. The eBook will be compiled starting October 27.
Why Participate?
You may decide to participate for the BIG PRIZES!
- Five people will receive 125×125 banner advertisements on CreateaBalance.com for the entire month of November 2008.
- More prizes will be revealed during the group writing project.
Reach out to me if you would like to sponsor additional prizes!
I think you are going to participate because of all of the benefits! Participating provides you with the opportunity to:
1. Inspire people to think about what life balance means to them.
2. Have the exponential potential to expose your blog to others, find new readers, and receive more traffic.
3. Make new blogging friends.
4. Promote your blog.
5. Find new and exciting blogs of interest.
Remember, the more participants the better return on investment for you so encourage others to join!
How to Participate
1. Write a new post about life balance on your blog. Life balance means different things to different people, so put your unique perspective on the topic. Be creative and feel free to think outside the box. Here are some general ideas:
• What is life balance?
• Why do you need life balance?
• How I practice life balance!
• What I incorporate into life balance!
• What are the characteristics of someone practicing the art of life balance?
• Why I need life balance!
• The essential components of life balance.
• What does life balance mean to you?
2. Let me know about your post by linking to this announcement post. In case your trackback doesn’t work, also leave a comment on this post so I know you are participating. Only one entry per person.
3. Submit your post by October 26, 2008 at midnight Central Standard Time.
NOTE: Did I mention there will be lots of link love?
• There will be an ongoing central list of all submissions.
• I will post all of the links at the end of the project.
• All blogs will be mentioned in the eBook.
• I will be brainstorming more ways to provide the link love.
How to Get the Most Out of this Project
Once you submit your post, I encourage you to be an ACTIVE participant in this group writing project. Reading and interacting with other bloggers that submit posts is the best way to generate excitement about this project.
• Read the other submissions.
• Leave comments on some of the other blogs.
• Make connections with other bloggers.
• Share the link love if you find an outstanding post.
• Announce this project on your blog and invite others to join.
• Use Stumble Upon and other social media sites to generate excitement about your contribution to this project.
Why I am Creating the Life Balance Group Writing Project
• I have a strong desire to partner with other bloggers within the Personal Development niche. Lots of heads are better than one!
• I want to share with the world what today’s Personal Development bloggers have to say about life balance (Yes, I am talking about you!).
• I want to build new relationships with bloggers, share the link love, and get people excited about CreateaBalance.com and practicing the art of life balance.
• Because my passion is telling me to be bold, to be daring, and to put myself out there.
Submission Deadline Reminder
October 26, 2008 at midnight Central Standard Time.
I’m so excited to watch this unfold. Happy Blogging!
This is your moment!
Start writing your life balance post and let me know about your post by linking to this announcement page. Also leave a comment to tell me you are participating.
Tell everyone you know about this life balance group writing project. History is being made!
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Darn! I JUST posted a life balance post right before I read this!
Now I’ll have to go think up another one! Great idea Stacey. I’m in!
Wendi Kelly-Life’s Little Inspirationss last blog post..Bouncing Back
I’m in! I just want to clarify. I write a post on Life Balance (obviously) and I post it anytime on my blog between now and October 26 CST, linking back to this post. Just let me know I’ve got it right and I’m all over this. Thinking cap is already on!
Wow, what a great idea! Consider me in. I am interested and excited about reading what other bloggers have to say about ‘Life Balance’.
Avani-Mehtas last blog post..Anger Management Tips - Anger Management Series Part VI
I just drafted a post on life balance yesterday - not posted yet, it will definitely be up before your deadline. I look forward to participating!
Hi Stacey. This is YUMMY! I’m in. A post has already been dancing in my head that would be perfect for this. Excellent idea.
Davinas last blog post..Creative Luny Landing In The Sand
I’m sorry that I can’t participate - too much on my plate right now. But I stumbled and I wish you and everyone good luck and have fun!
Vered - MomGrinds last blog post..How Do You Deal With The Recession?
I am in Stacey!
Making this commitment might not be in the best interest of My life balance, but I so want to participate. Count me in!
Mayas last blog post..The key to happiness and balance is right with you, just learn to use it - Part 1 of the thinkmaya framework
@Magical Maya – I hope you find the time to participate. I encourage you to do what is in your best interest.
@Bright Wendi – The world can always use another Life Balance post out in the blogosphere. I’m looking forward to reading your contribution to this project.
@Instinctive Urban Panther – Yeah and Yes! You got the “rules” correct. I hope you have fun writing the post.
@Energized Avani-Mehta – I am also excited to hear what the blogosphere has to say about Life Balance.
@Awesome Stacey Shipman – I’m looking forward to reading your contributing post.
@Dazzling Davina – Yes! This is going to be very Yummy.
@Strong Vered – No worries. No worries.
Great idea Stacey. Stumbled.
Will think about what I could have to say about life balance - it’s not one of my strong suits to be honest. Particularly feeling this way as right now I am swamped with work and other commitments and my 4 year old is going through a particularly narcissistic, demanding stage and completely doing my head in! I feel anythign but balanced.
But I’ll throw the idea into my creative toaster and see if anything spits out. Be in touch.
Kel
What a wonderful idea, Stacey! I’m a bit swamped with some projects, but I’ll try to work on it this weekend.
Count me in Stacey! Hmmm…now I need to start thinking…
Lances last blog post..Regrets
please count me in!
very interesting! I believe this is a nice site to have a balance interaction with other bloggers! You may count me, Stacey!
Hi, I have written several posts about balance and would like to share one of them with you. Here is a recent one:
http://livelife365.blogspot.com/2008/06/triade-of-balance.html
Please let me know if this one qualifies, or if you would prefer that I write another.
By the way, this is a wonderful idea and I love your site (this is my first visit)
peace,
mike
livelife365
Mike Fosters last blog post..The Secrets of Flossing
I like it. I just might have to participate. Either way, I look forward to the results.
J.D. Meiers last blog post..Help Your Colleagues Look Good
I like this idea! Thank you for telling me about it…and I’ll start thinking (as soon as I get another cup of coffee). I’ll give the project some link love tomorrow.
This Eclectic Lifes last blog post..Depression Hurts. Walk This Way.
Count me in! I’d love to give it a try.
Dave Jones, CPAs last blog post..Dave’s Top Ten Quotes
@Moving Kelly – Just writing about life balance not being one of your strong suits can result in an uplifting post.
@Fantastic BC – I hope you find time to participate.
@Inspiring Lance – Can’t wait to hear what you have to say.
@Remarkable Flora – Welcome! Thanks for participating.
@Harmonizing Mike – Welcome to CreateaBalance.com! To participate in the project the post needs to be new and linked backed to this announcement page. Thanks for sharing your June ’08 post about life balance.
@Giving J.D. – I’m looking forward to the results too. Hope you are able to participate.
@Caring Eclectic Life – Welcome! Thanks for the link love and for contributing to this project.
@Energized Dave Jones – Yeah! Thanks for participating.
Hi Stacey: This is a fabulous idea. I’d love to participate.
Marelisas last blog post..Three Incredibly Effective Creativity Techniques
@Magnificent Marelisa – Looking forward to reading your life balance post.
Hmm…I don’t have an idea right now on what exactly to write. I’ll have to keep your project in mind and see what I can come up with.
Evelyn Lims last blog post..What Enneagram Profile Type Am I?
Great idea, Stacey. So many of my posts are about balance without using the word. Should be fun to just twist an idea to suit your/our purposes. Balance and Purpose!
Kip de Molls last blog post..Stuff
state of balance in real life is impossible to attain…Biblically or scientifically, there will always be less or more of something! But Stacey`s project is worthy endeavor! By recognizing that i lack of many things in life is a good wake up call for me or for others who may not be pretentious to claim that they have the best thing in this life! Let us do it Stacey!!!
Sound like a great plan, Stacey!
Robins last blog post..Why We Want To Live
I’d like to be in but I think my life is out of wack right now. I’ll just wait for the e-book to come out.
@Magnetizing Evelyn – Let me know if you come up with something. I’d love to hear your perspective.
@Clever Kid de Moll – Balance and Purpose. I love that. I’m looking forward to reading your twist on the subject.
@Thoughtful Karlito – Thank you for sharing your analysis of “state of balance”. I think “state of balance” can mean different things to different people and the depth of that meaning also crosses a large spectrum. At a high level, my definition of balance stems from balancing the needs of my inner authentic self with the needs of all of the other things that demand my time, attention, and energy. I don’t think it’s about attaining a state of balance because I don’t believe life balance is a destination (or something you attain). I think it’s a process and a journey to honor your authentic self, your needs, and your passions. I hope you contribute to this project and I look forward to reading more about your perspective on this topic.
@Radiant Robin – Thanks!
@Soaring Chris – Sometimes the most inspiring stories about life balance (and about life in general) come from people who are experiences life “out of wack”. I understand if you prefer to wait for the ebook, but I also encourage you to share your “out of wack” perspective. Your “out of wack” story has the ability to uplift people throughout the world.
Hi Stacey. That’s a good list of contributors. Two more weeks and we’ll celebrate in our collaborative efforts. Thanks for this opportunity to play in the sandbox!
Davinas last blog post..Thanks, It Means The World To Me
Okay Stacey, I will contribute something like a “Striving for Life Balance” post or “I’m Crap at Life Balance” post. Maybe I’ll reassure some other moms that there are lots of unsure, over-wrought and perfectionist life jugglers out there.
Kelly
@Dazzling Davina - Thanks again for contributing!
I’m in Stacey! And my post is done!
@Luminous BC – Thank you so much for participating. I love your post!
Stacey
Many of my comments in the blogasphere got lost or sent to spam folders for some reason. Did you see that I decided I’ll take your advice and do my version of a Life Balance post?
Hopefully this comment gets through.
Kelly
@Ambitious Kelly – Yeah! I can’t wait to read your post. Millions of moms will be able to relate to your words (including me)!
Would love to join this project. This is one of my pet themes:)
Prem Raos last blog post..Tangible Benefits of Coaching
Hi Stacey,
Your request could not have come at a better time, I just wrote a blog post the other day about this very topic - here it is http://stefaniezizzo.wordpress.com/
Hi Stacy, someone just sent me an email about your project and I am excited. I write about life and balance regularly and it is something we all work on. Now I am trying to balance my passion for politics and consciousness which at times seems like opposite ends of the spectrum.
I will be writing a blog soon about Balancing Life and let you know. Did you know Weds. is Blog Action Day and it is about bloggers doing something positive about poverty. There’s a symbol at my blog to find out more.
I love your idea and your blog is awesome.
Joseph http://www.explorelifeblog.com
Joseph Bernards last blog post..In Times Of Uncertainty, Do What Matters
@Mighty Prem Rao – Welcome to CreateaBalance.com! I’m looking forward to reading your new life balance post and hope you decide to join the Create a Balance community.
@Peaceful Stefanie – Welcome to CreateaBalance.com! Thanks for the link to your recent post. To participant in the writing project simply post a new post about life balance and link it back to this announcement page. I’m looking forward to you joining the Create a Balance community.
@Spirited Joseph - Welcome to CreateaBalance.com! I’m excited to have you join the group writing project. I also hope you’ll consider being part of the overall Create a Balance community. I’ll be visiting your site soon!
I got inspired and wrote my A Balance Life article and it will appear in my blog tomorrow October 14th 2008.
Thanks for your quick comment and I am very interested in joining your Create a Balance community.
Peace and Joy to you
Joseph
Joseph Bernards last blog post..In Times Of Uncertainty, Do What Matters
@Inspiring Joseph - Yeah! I’m looking forward to reading your next post with my morning coffee!!!
A Balanced Life is posted. Have a wonderful day with lots of inspiration and joy.
Joseph
Joseph Bernards last blog post..A Balanced Life
Hi Stacey,
I posted my entry today. You said we were allowed to think outside the box, I hope I am not too far outside the box. Anyway, thanks for the opportunity.
@Generous Joseph – Yeah! Thank you for participating. Look for some link love soon!
@Distinctive Dave – Yeah! Out of the box thinking is always welcomed here at CreateaBalance.com. Look for some link love that I will soon be posting.
Hi Stacy,
Thanks for the invitation. I plan to contribute and share some
fun life balance prose and prizes.
In Balance,
Shann
Shanns last blog post..Change is a Dirty Word
@Significant Avani-Mehta – Thanks for the post!
@Innovative Shann – Yeah! I’m looking forward to it!
Hi Stacy,
I’m sorry I’ve been so slow in letting you know that I plan to contribute.
I notice that when I first read this post a couple of days ago there wasn’t any comments. Congrats on all the interest. Well done!
All the best,
Stephen
Stephens last blog post..Daily Weight Loss Tip - Cycle Under Eating and Over Eating
Hello Stacey, I’ve just shared a story in my post today about choosing between contentment or cash. It also relates to how we can strike a healthy life balance. Do check out my post! I’ve also linked to your site, following the instructions that you’ve stated here!
Love, light and truth,
Evelyn
Evelyn Lims last blog post..Blog Action Day 08: Poverty
@Radiant Stephen – Thanks Stephen. I look forward to reading your post.
@Truthful Evelyn – I love the story and the post. I added your blog to my sidebar, which lists all of the current participants. Feel better soon!
Hi Stacey, I will try and write something soon for this. GREAT idea for a Group Writing Project! Thank you. Gratefully, Jenny
@Refreshing Jenny – Thanks! I look forward to reading your contribution to this group writing project.
Hi…I love this idea. I just posted my contribution on
http://transformativeliving.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/refresh-again/
I wondered about how interesting a journey through the alphabet might be.
A for awareness or acknowledgement or ???
B for breath, bravery, boldness, body or ???
C for conscious-living, compassion, clarity, connection or ???
Each letter will spontaneously generate a value, a concept, a way of being, an anecdote or story, a memory or a dream that is just yours.
Would you be curious to walk through the alphabet, one day at a time, contemplating what comes to your intuition and inner wisdom? And, if the mood takes you writing about it to my blog?
After only 26 days you will have created, and maybe shared, a map of your own making that you can take with you into 2009.
running a similar project called the Alphabet Challenge:
leonas last blog post..refresh again…
@Leona – Thanks for participating. I like your alphabet concept. I’ll be reading more about it on your site.
Hi Stacey,
I began posting my contribution - Getting Your groove Back a 7 step life balance series that will continue through 10/31.
Enjoy!
Shann
Shanns last blog post..Getting Your Groove Back - Life Balance Series - Step 2
Contributed to the group writing project with my latest post.
Overworked & Overwhelmed? Achieving Life Balance Amidst Chaos
http://www.theenhancelife.com/2008/10/overworked-overwhelmed-achieving-life.html
I like the fact that you choose “Life Balance” as the topic. Its one of those things anyone can related to!
Shamelle -TheEnhanceLifes last blog post..Overworked & Overwhelmed? Achieving Life Balance Amidst Chaos
@Shann – Thanks Shann. I think it’s great that you are creating a 7 step life balance series. To officially participate in the Life Balance Group Writing Project, however, you will need to select one of your posts for the project and link it back to this announcement page (there is only one entry per person). Once I receive your link back, you will officially be part of the project.
@Shamelle – Thank you so much for participating in the Life Balance Group Writing Project. I’m heading over to your blog right now to read your post!
@Robin – Yeah! Thanks for contributing.
Hi Stacey,
I contributed to the project with the first step in my Getting Your Groove Back - Life Balance Series.
http://truebalancelifecoaching.blogspot.com/2008/10/getting-your-groove-back-life-balance.html
Cheers!
Shanns last blog post..Getting Your Groove Back - Life Balance Series - Step 2
Hi Stacey, Thanks so much for this — as you will read in my post - it was an issue I indeed needed to focus on. Hope you like my edition to the project: http://jennymannion.com/healpain/2008/10/practicing-balance-in-your-life/
Thanks again! Love, Jenny
Hi, Stacey
As promised, my post on Life Balance is up.
http://bprao.wordpress.com/2008/10/22/its-never-too-late/
Have been enjoying reading others contributions as well. Do continue with such group writing projects.
Prem Raos last blog post..It’s Never Too Late
Stacey,
Excellent idea! I am honored to be a part of this project. My post can be found at:
http://simplesapien.com/live-simple-to-create-balance-in-your-life/
Looking forward to your e-book and the culmination of posts. Thanks!
- Jack Rugile
Simple Sapien
Simple Sapiens last blog post..Live Simple To Create Balance In Your Life
Stacey,
This was a HUGE challenge for me. Thanks for issuing the challenge!!!
Hi Stacey,
Finally my post on life balance is up! Thanks for the opportunity!
Stacey S.
Hi Stacey,
Please find my post for the contest at:
http://excerptsfrommylife.blogspot.com/2008/10/life-balance.html
I was not able to link it with the announcement as you had mentioned so pasting the link here.
Regards,
Ankur
Ankur Gargs last blog post..Life Balance
Hi, Stacey,
My entry is at http://stresstopower.com/blog/2008/10/26/following-the-pathone-step-at-a-time/
It won’t appear on my home page until the wee hours tomorrow morning, but it’s accessible now.
Jean Browman–Transforming Stresss last blog post..Courage, Equanimity and Love
Nice project, Stacey. You can find my entry at Work. Life. It’s All About Living.
Maria | Never the Same River Twices last blog post..Work. Life. It’s All About Living.
Hi Stacey, I think I squeaked in under the deadline. But, dang, it took two posts. I see them listed above.
This Eclectic Lifes last blog post..Life Balance, Part Two: It’s A Jigsaw Puzzle
Hi Stacey. I published my post on the 23rd but don’t see it here. So pop over when you have a chance to check it out. The list has grown and from I’ve read in the last couple of weeks, this is going to be a fantastic ebook!
Davinas last blog post..Awakening To A Balanced Life
would love to contribute- just found out about it from Jenny Mannion
let me know if you want any more entries
Suzie Cheels last blog post..My Mother Told Me Not To Brag.
@Suzie - Sure! There is always room for one more participant. I’m looking forward to reading your post!
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