Balance is intentional
We have to make purposeful decisions and actions if we want balance. It’s not accidental.
Those decisions and actions will look different for each of us, but they’re essential for all of us just the same.
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It’s not about rest and finally getting that much-needed break, though it does include these aspects.
Balance is about distributing demands so we can stay on track. And sometimes that takes a lot of work.
Momentum helps us stay on course. It’s the same for all the corrections and adjustments we make along the way.
Balance requires tweaking our schedule, task lists, and more. If you have it right one week, it still requires attention the next.
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- Make it relevant: if what you're telling someone isn't aligned with their goals in some way, the impact of your feedback will be limited.
- Stay focused on a limited number of issues you want to address.
- Provide context, if you hope to influence someone's behavior.
- Listen carefully.
- Be compassionate.
- Follow-up: from time to time, refer back to what you agreed when you had your conversation.
There are times that we feel heavy and problems seem to weigh us down, and later on, it feels almost impossible to keep moving to what we want.. we feel lifeless, but still alive.
And this can all be likened to the life of a zombie.
Think about your life. What is really important to you? How would you like to live your life?
Write down the things that are truly important to you, the things that ten years from now will make you proud.
Keep the list between 3 - 5 items.