Creating balance in your life is an important investment in your future growth and prosperity. When one area of your life demands the bulk of your time, an imbalance is created in that area, and you will inevitably feel that imbalance in other areas of your life.
These three keys allow for balance in your life between work and personal time. It’s important to keep your own energy “cup” full, so you can both give to and receive from others. If your cup is perpetually full, you might want to find time to give a bit more. If your cup is always running dry, remember to let others give to you, and to honor them by accepting their gifts.
Follow these tips to ensure you’re staying balanced, in every form:
1. Do what you love.
Work should be fun! It shouldn’t feel like work, and it shouldn’t feel separate from your personal life. Your work and personal lives should be entwined, to a healthy extent. You should be able to go out and have fun with friends and family, but you should also be having fun at work and feel a sense of enjoyment while working.
2. Cultivate a spiritual practice.
This can include things such as meditation or taking a walk in Nature. This practice should help you find your center and give your mind a break from thinking about your To-Do List, so that you’re better able to focus on your spiritual development. Without spiritual development, we cut ourselves off from a huge portion of the energy that the Universe is willing to give us.
3. Play.
Play can come in many forms, from things like drawing, painting, or playing an instrument, to literal playing—running around the yard with your kids or going to an amusement park. It’s your time to turn off your mind and to just let loose. You might prefer play when it’s in the form of going to the movies or putting together a dinner party with your friends. Either way, play is crucial for all stages of life and development.
