3 Quick Tips to Get Balanced
Posted on March 11, 2016 by Amy Scott Grant, One of Thousands of Spirituality Coaches on Noomii.
You've got lots on your plate yet taking care of yourself never seems to be a priority, so here are 3 simple tips to help you get balanced fast.
It seems everyone we know is busy, busy, busy and the number one complaint I hear from my clients is: I can’t seem to balance everything. I hear you! You’ve got a lot on your plate and somehow taking care of yourself always winds up at the bottom of the to-do list (if it even makes it onto the list!) Here are three simple tips to help you get balanced and take care of yourself, without breaking the bank or wrecking your schedule.
– Schedule regular check-ins with yourself. Every Wednesday, I have a reminder on my schedule that says “What do I need to add or subtract in order to feel balanced?” Sometimes, the answer is “Nothing, I feel great!” But most of the time, I have a tweak (or seven) to implement so that I can restore balance.
– Plan regular “me-time” with yourself. This could be an artist’s date (a la Julia Cameron) for crafting or painting or creating something, or it might be a shopping date, a lunch date, a movie date, a spa date, or a lay around the house and read and relax date. Catch up on magazines date. Pretend you’re totally into yoga date. Fro-yo date. Watching the original Star Wars trilogy date (naturally, I’m referring to Episodes 4, 5, and 6). Dancing in the living room for a whole hour date. Walking in the park date. Taking a cooking class date.
The point of me time is NOT to be productive (sorry, but “Cleaning up the Garage Date” is not a thing). The point is to spend time doing what you love to do. Yes, it’s indulgent. And you deserve it. And it is essential for your sense of balance. How often? That’s up to you. Once a week would be ideal if you’re not working. If you work a lot, once a month will do you good. Once a quarter won’t cut it, unless we’re talking about a 3-day away vacation each time.
– Designate a small amount of time each week (maybe 30 mins or even a whole hour) to handle irritations. Stuff that pisses you off gets handled during this time. The squeaky door that needs oil, the paint touch-ups on the bathroom wall, the burned-out light bulb you’ve been ignoring, the thank-you note you’ve neglected. Handling these issues frees up space in your mind and eliminates a lot of “should” self-talk.
If you start to incorporate these three simple tips into your life, you will quickly begin to feel more balanced and centered. And be sure to let me know how it goes!
Go for it.
