About EcoMeg : “I chronicle here my adventures in going green. It’s a way for me to keep track of the things I’ve tried and learn from others how to do things better. And maybe I can inspire others to join me on this journey toward a healthier life – or at least provide some laughs!”

I Shoulda Been a Stripper…. the name just says it all, very entertaining, a great read, great writing.

Close your eyes. When you think of a balanced life, what do you envision? Is it an organized home? Does it include utilizing a calendar or PDA? Are your bills paid on time? Do you have time to work out and eat healthy? You can probably think of countless other examples of how ideally you would live a balanced life.

Deciding to take steps to live a life of balance can be a liberating revelation. It can also be stressful when you initially embark on the road to balance. The following two steps can help ease your transition into your new lifestyle.

1. One Size Does Not Fit All. Don’t be defined by others preconceived notions of what balance should look like in your life. No one knows your situation better than you. When you are striving for a sense of balance in your life, use your internal compass. In order to have balance, you have to want balance and you have to decide what that means for you and your family. It is counterproductive to try to have a sense of balance because you are trying to live up to others expectations or because someone has told you that you have to get your act together.

2. Take Baby Steps. I have the habit of trying to make too many changes all at once. This approach has back fired every time. Quickly I would become frustrated because I would try to change everything all at once. The end result is that I would stop striving to make the necessary changes.

Trying to make too many changes in your life all at once can be overwhelming. Focus on one aspect of your life that you would like to balance. Continue to focus on this area until you are able to feel a sense of accomplishment. Your focal point doesn’t have to be huge. It can be something as small as waking up 30 minutes earlier each day so you don’t feel rushed in the morning. Once you have consistently accomplished your first balance goal for at least 30 days you can then start to focus on another area.

Life is a journey. Keep in mind that your habits of living an unbalanced life did not happen overnight. It may take you some time to change the aspects of your life that need to be balanced. You may have some set backs but if you keep at it you will be able to develop the habits of living a life that is focused and balanced.

Robin is the founder and director of A Balanced Life, LLC. The mission of A Balanced Life, LLC is to provide women with information and resources to live balanced and fulfilled lives. Please stop by http://www.abalancedlifesite.com for individualized solutions to balancing all aspects of your life.

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