In my ‘Ask Dr. Mommy’ segment I wanted to share the answer to a question I am always asked.
Can you truly reach a balanced life?
This may sound like a difficult question and a much more difficult subject to tackle but it is one that I truly believe in. Balance is something that many believe is un-attainable. I, myself was one of those ‘many’ at one time in my life. However, I’ve come to realize that the meaning of ‘balance’ is truly different for every individual. Balance to you may be totally different for someone else and vice versa.
With the knowledge that the meaning of balance is different for each individual I am able to answer this question quite easily. Balance can be reached in your life. Yes, you read that correctly – balance can be attained in your life.
The only way balance can be attained however is by reducing the expectations you place upon yourself. You are your own worse critic and that alone can be truly stressful. The amount of stress that you place upon yourself will affect your life as a whole. Stress will affect your health, your relationships and your business. Stress can be reduced by reducing the never ending list of ‘things’ you believe you must accomplish on a daily basis.
Reducing your high expectations of yourself will not only reduce stress but will make you a happier person. Once your stress is reduced, your attitude will change and guess what? You guessed it, balance will be achievable.
As you can see - balance is achievable. However, it is all up to YOU! You must be willing to make the necessary changes in your life. Stop worrying about situations that are out of your control, stop placing unrealistic expectations upon yourself and those around you. Be happy and content with what you have and who you are. Does that mean that you must not strive for greater, that you must give in to the struggles? Absolutely not! It only means that balance requires your understanding of your present situation and that many times it will be better achieved if you ask and accept help or guidance. You were not placed in this world to be alone or do anything alone; community, partnership and company is essential to your over all well being.
So can you truly reach or attain a balanced life? If it is what you want, then yes it can be attained. It is truly up to YOU!
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