Finding life balance is an ongoing task that we should all pay attention to.

The right balance can transform your life from feeling average to joyous – whether your life is a three-ring circus, a high-wire act or you are in charge of cleaning elephant dung.

Life has to be a balance between our preferences and our necessities. But the balance needs to align with who we are and where we want to be. It should be a more holistic (and deeper) consideration than just work and life. 

Balance in life should be between your fundamental priorities. This will give you a life that feels personally successful.

To achieve this balance, you will need to start by reflecting on the life you are living now and what you want from it. This should be done in the context of your life’s key ingredients so you can discover guidelines to live your version of a personally successful life.

These key ingredients to consider include:

• Happiness
• Core values
• Meaning & purpose
• Personally aligned goals

Finding the right balance between these could be the difference between a life that feels… blah and a life that feels fulfilled.

A balanced life is a successful life

A life with the right balance will feel personally successful. But, do you know what your personal definition of success looks like? 

Do you know what you need for your life to feel happy, meaningful and perfect to you?

It is not unusual to be confused about what is truly important in our lives. We can easily create a life with missing ingredients when we are focused on work, family, etc. 

So, it is important to take the time to check in with ourselves to make sure we are on the right path (a successful one that we feel proud of.)

Finding life balance involves happiness

Happiness is hard to define. But, you know what it means to you and you know if you have enough. 

In your busy life, this can be an easily overlooked ingredient. But when you make sure you have the balance right, happiness can make a huge difference in your life.

Take the time to think about what makes you happy. Consider how often these things happen in your day-to-day. Are you happy with this balance?

Values are at the core of finding life balance

Another important part of life’s balancing act is your core values.

Core values are the fundamentals of how you understand yourself and approach the world.

Living a life aligned to your values can help you feel content with your day-to-day. For example, if you value creativity – days spent being creative may feel ideal.

It is important to understand what your core values are and how they show up in the way you live your life.

Purpose is needed for life balance

A sense of purpose is a key ingredient in a life that feels fulfilled and meaningful.

Purpose in your life can take many forms. They are activities that give you a “worthwhile” feeling. They can be the opportunity to engage your skills and your passions. They can fully absorb you and make you lose track of time. They are the things that give meaning to your life.

We are creatures that seek meaning in our lives. Without this – we can feel lost.

It is important to understand the role of purpose in your life and ensure that it is part of your life’s balancing act.

Your goal to find life balance

Goals are an essential component of a life that feels good. They give your life essential structure, direction and a sense of achievement that helps you thrive. 

However, all goals are not created equally. The key to goals that enrich your life is that they:

• Are manageable and practicle in your busy life
• Fit in with your personality and the way you live your life
• Are built the right way and set you up for success

The key to finding life balance

It is easy to get caught up with your roles and responsibilities. As a result, you can easily end up in a balancing act that doesn’t actually align with who you are and what is important to you. 

If you self-reflect and look at your life as a whole you can make sure you are tending to the key ingredients of your life. And if you are not you can set your goals accordingly.

You might find that your life is not the juggling act you want – maybe you would prefer to be shot out of a cannon?

Start your balance journey for free

Finding life balance is something I am passionate about. Because, I have lived an unbalanced life that felt… blah.

If you are looking for help to find balance in your life, check out this free course that will support you to explore all the areas in your life and take a step towards a life you love.

This is not about finding more time in your busy life. It is about making sure your busy life is constructed from the right ingredients – the ingredients you need to fire the perfect cannonball.

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