Comments on: Why Do You Need Balance In Your Life?

By: SpinDiva

SpinDiva — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:43:01 +0000

This is a great post. So much truth. I have a list of things I want to do to create more balance in my life, along side a list of things I am doing.

1. blogging on both my health and fitness blog to help others achieve their goals – this is part of my Personal Training job that allows me the flexibility I need to raise my family. Blogging on my early morning peace blog– well that’s where I get to vent, share, think, and be reminded to life one day at a time.

2. Exercise. Nothing feels as good (to me) as that release of endorphin after a good hard workout. So I try not to miss any days without some type of physical of activity.

3. Eating better…

4. Making time, even if I have to schedule it and pay my older kids to watch the younger kids, to spend time alone, with friends or with my husband.

Love this blog. Very refreshing. Thanks.

SpinDiva´s last blog post..Consitency is key for long term fitness

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:21:23 +0000

Kirwin – Thank you for sharing your life balance process. It sounds similar to mine. I’m heading over to your blog right now.

By: kirwin @ Graceful Creative

kirwin @ Graceful Creative — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:17:17 +0000

This is great — right after I leave this comment, I’m going to go read the full article at Zen Habits. My blog is centered around becoming the best version of ME, and I use the Lifestyle Map to (try to) maintain balance. Each month, I choose goals in each of the Lifestyle Categories — it helps me see if there’s a part of me that I’m neglecting. For example, I know that I’ve been very “bad” about seeing friends in a social realm. I need to make a point to go for a walk or get coffee with a girlfriend.

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By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:59:16 +0000

Barbara – I continue to return to that beautiful photo and am wondering if I can create a room in my house that somehow represents the stillness of that photo.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:13:20 +0000

Hi Stacey, Stillness to me is very important, however, I know I don't get enough of it. Just looking at the beautiful photo you shared was a great reminder to make it a priority. Barbara Swafford´s last blog post..Turn It Upside Down

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:59:06 +0000

Ananga – I can’t hear anything when I’m running around. That is why my official meditation practice started yesterday.

Davina - Balance is not boring. In fact, there is lots of room to fall down when practicing the art of life balance.

By: Davina

Davina — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:37:58 +0000

Balance is boring! Falling down is fun Ok, all kidding aside, in a perfect world I aspire towards balance. But… realistically, believe me… it’s tough to live a balanced life these days. I wonder if balance really exists?

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By: Ananga

Ananga — Fri, 15 May 2009 05:48:03 +0000

Thanks for a thought provoking post. I like your point "different areas in your life are intertwined and neglecting one area can disable other areas in your life". Something that we easily overlook I think, especially when we are out of balance! Stillness is definitely the key. My spiritual master once told me "If you want to know what God wants, sit down and listen. You can't hear Him when you're rushing around." Ananga´s last blog post..Stress Relief Techniques: 5 Things I Learned from Spying on Calm People

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:07:31 +0000

Stacey Shipman – You inspire me to be still. I can hear the importance of stillness through many of your posts and podcasts.

Jake - Thank you for your comment. When anyone questions the importance of balance turning it upside down is a great place to continue the conversation. I don’t think anyone wants to feel the sense of imbalance.

By: Jake | Revive Your Life

Jake | Revive Your Life — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:45:26 +0000

Balance is so important. It's really easy to see this truth if you look at it from the other side of the coin - imbalance. Imbalance creates negative energy somewhere in your life, it's inevitable. Focus too much on work and stress develops. Focus on others completely and you lose track of yourself. With the pace at which most people live today, stillness can be the ultimate counterweight. Thanks Stacey! Jake Jake | Revive Your Life´s last blog post..Identifying and Overcoming Career Burnout