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Find Your Balance

A Workbook For Stability

In A Fast-Paced World

In a Fast-Paced World

Finding Balance

There was a time in my life where I wouldbecome both physically and mentallyexhausted working 12 – 14 hours a day. Iwas committed to doing it all: breakcompany records, lead the best team, improve my personal best... I never stopped to ask myself what it was costing me, how long I could keep it up, or what would be left of my lifeonce I finally hit 'that wall." As I began to consider that question, Irealized something important. I had achoice. I was given 24 hours a day and how I chose to use those hours was completely my choice. I could try to convince myself that it was all out of my control. But, if I continued to believe it was out of my control, I would have no chance to change it.

I realized that learning to manage myemotions, time, thoughts and actionswould allow me the greatest potential forachieving results for a new future. When we stay stuck in our crazy, overworked and emotionally stressed lives,we run the risk of missing opportunities. The craziness actually becomes ourcomfort zone.

LIFE OUT OF BALANCE IS A LIFE OF

MISSING MOMENTS

Unfortunately, it is also the zone that isvoid of time with family, exercising, eatinghealthy, or learning a new skill. We become accustomed to the frenzy,stress and anxiety, believing it to be'normal.' I assure you, it is not. Sometimes something happens to causeus to wake up. Maybe it’s an illness or atragic accident. It could be something assimple as your child’s 18th birthday whenyou wake up and realize all you’vemissed over the past 18 years of their life.

Learning From Experience

Finding Balance In a Fast-Paced World

Whatever brought you here, this is thebeginning of a new journey. This is a journey of balance. There are seven primary areas we'regoing to focus on:

However, it’s important to maintain some level of focus in each of the areas if we are to achieve that desired balance. As the demands of work and home responsibilities take their toll on us, it’s easy to fall into over load. We attempt to “manage” everything from our financesto our relationships to our civic responsibilities. The pages that follow are designed to help you achieve a strategic view of what balance will look like in all the areas of your life. Once you complete it, you will have an idea of which areas you might want or need to make some changes in. You can start living life with balance TODAY instead of waiting for some future time.

Social and Family Professional and Educational Money & Personal Finance Physical Wellbeing and Health Every Day Living (routine) Giving Back-Social Responsibility Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

Depending on what stage of life you’recurrently in, the level of importance foreach will change.

Where do you choose to be one year from now? Will you move forward with passion

and realize your dreams? Or, will you remain where you are...wishing that things were

different?

Primary Life Area One: Social & Family

Work through the questions and on a scale from 1 - 10, rate your current level of contentment. 1 is the lowest level and 10 is the highest.

NEXT: Write a personal vision of how you would like to make changes in this primary life area.

"When you change the way you look at things, the things you

look at will change."

Happiness in my personal relationships

Connection in my personal relationships

Sibling relationships

Parent relationships

Close personal friends to confide in

In person social groups and interactions

A strong sense of community within my neighborhood

Connection with my spouse or partner

Romance

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Primary Life Area Two: Professional & Educational



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I am making advancements in my career

I feel stimulated in my career

My co-worker relationships are strong

I feel satisfied with my current academic status

I take time to learn new skills regularly

I have many options to grow within my current career

I believe I am creating a legacy

Leadership is important to me

My work environment is positive and supportive

"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams."

Oprah Winfrey

Primary Life Area Three: Money & Personal Finance



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I am in control of my financial future

I feel confident in my ability to earn money

I have positive thoughts about money

I buy things on impulse

I save regularly

I make wise investments

I feel responsible for the financial welfare of others

Charitable contributions are important to me

My personal needs are met at my current level of financialresources

"The only way you will ever permanently take control of your financial life is to dig

deep and fix the root problem."

Suzy Orman

Primary Life Area Four: Physical Health & Wellbeing



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I worry about my health

I take time to exercise

Morning routines are important to me

I share active or sporting activities with my partner

I am content with my physical appearance

I have time to do the things I enjoy

I handle stress and anxiety effectively

Having free time is important to me

I enjoy taking part in group or team sports

"Walking is the best exercise of all. Habituate yourself to walk very far..."

Thomas Jefferson

Primary Life Area Five: Living & Routine



"The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine."

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I enjoy managing household tasks

I have the discipline necessary to stay organized at home

I follow a consistent morning routine

Getting to sleep at the same time every night is important

I want to be more disciplined in my daily life

I prioritize my home life

I keep a schedule of my routine responsibilities

I feel stress when things at home are left undone

My closet is organized

Mike Murdock

Primary Life Area Six: Social Responsibility



"Giving back to the communities and industries that helped us achieve is a

privilege we should embrace."

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I am comfortable with my current level of giving

Giving back to society gives me a sense of purpose

The people who know me best are proud of me

I am a team player at work

I often help others

I feel that I am a responsible global citizen

The environment is an important issue to me

I would like to run for political office some day

I have at least one favorite charity

Dinesh Paliwel

Primary Life Area Seven: Mental & Emotional Wellbeing



"Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live

without a spiritual life..."

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I am very spiritual

I take time to pray or meditate daily

Little things make me crazy

I often have to apologize for outbursts

My life is fulfilling

I feel secure and confident in myself as a person

I spend time on my spiritual development

My emotions are usually in check

I feel emotionally strong

Buddha

1. Describe your ideal life. _________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

General Life Questions 4. What areas of your life are working really wellfor you right now? ______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What are the main challenges you face whenbringing your life into balance? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. What words would other people use todescribe you? __________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. What immediate changes do you need tomake to bring your life into balance? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What would you do if you knew you couldn't

fail?


1. Social and Family _________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Final Exercise

2. Professional & Educational_______________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Every Day Living & Routine:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Write a brief mission statement for each of theprimary areas of life.

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4. Physical Wellbeing & Health______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Social Responsibility: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. Mental & Emotional Well-Being____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Summary

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It's important to remember that balanceisn't about a list of things you'd like toaccomplish. It's about creating a vision ofthings you are GOING to make happen! Unless you define the goals and WRITE THEMDOWN you have much less chance ofaccomplishing them. Hopefully after completing this workbook,you've begun to put more focus into each areaof your life and developed a vision of what youwill achieve. I leave you with this question:

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Which area of your life will you bring into balance first?


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