SIGNS THAT YOUR LIFE IS OUT OF BALANCE
Sometimes, when we are out of balance, it’s obvious. At other times, we need to pay attention to the signs or signals that are letting us know that something isn’t right. Living a balanced life is a series of adjustments.
I like to think of sailing to describe this concept. When the direction or intensity of the wind changes we have to adjust our sails to keep the boat sailing in the direction we want.
And that is our life…The winds are always going to change. There are going to be times when there is little or no wind…. and times when there are heavy winds. The wind is just what it is, but it’s how we adjust that matters. Living a balanced life is the ability to recognize when you are sailing off course and making the appropriate adjustments. The sooner you recognize you are off course the sooner you can make the necessary adjustments. Think of sailing as playing in the elements. It can be an enjoyable experience and so can your life.
Lets look at some of the signs or signals that tell you your life is out of balance.
Health issues remind you to give your body more attention and to slow down. How often do you take the time to prepare and enjoy a meal? And when you notice that you feel tired, ask yourself if you are getting enough exercise.
Conflict in your relationships is another sign that your life is out of balance. Have you taken the time to evaluate the quality of your relationships and your communication skills?
Then there are those periods of your life when you are too serious and have lost the ability to laugh and to have fun. During these periods, life is a constant struggle and seems to have no meaning.
Financial issues remind you to examine your basic values and your priorities.
At the heart of all these challenges is your ability to adjust to the stress they are causing you. Until you are able to make the necessary adjustments the simplest problem will seem magnified.
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Journey On
Mark
JOURNEY ON is a blog dedicated to personal and professional development. Mark Susnow, an executive and life coach, inspires others to experience more fulfillment and success in their life. A former trial attorney for 30 years and musician, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. He also publishes, Letters on Life, an inspirational ezine. His articles reflect this journey in an inspirational and motivational way. http://www.inspirepossibility.com