Believe it or not, balancing your life does not require massive changes.  You don’t have to quit your job, abandon your family and escape to a remote retreat in order to feel peaceful and happy.

In fact, true balance is something that starts WITHIN YOU first and foremost – no matter what else is happening in your outer life circumstances.

And even though fear may try to stop you, don’t let it. Acquire a positive attitude and take charge of your life.

Below you’ll find three simple ways to begin building a greater sense of inner peace and harmony:

1)  Quiet time

One of the first things we tend to sacrifice when we’re busy is our own personal time.  Instead we devote all of our energy and attention to caring for others, multi-tasking, meeting responsibilities and “being productive.”  Over time this depletes our energy and we begin to feel more and more burdened by our responsibilities.

To live a more balanced life, quiet time to yourself is CRUCIAL.  You may believe that you don’t have any time available for yourself, but something amazing happens when you consistently MAKE time; you find yourself feeling happier and more energetic, your focus improves – and you still get plenty done.  Just a few minutes spent sitting quietly in meditation or reading a book can do wonders in transforming stress into peace and happiness.

2)  Self-care

Beyond making time for things you enjoy, there are other ways to nurture and love yourself on a daily basis. Getting a full 8 hours of sleep (or as much as you personally need) is a great start, as well as eating nutritious food, exercising daily and speaking kindly to yourself.

Have you ever noticed that when you’re really tired or stressed, even the smallest problem can rub you the wrong way?  On the other hand, when you’re feeling well-rested and centered, you’re much better able to handle things that go wrong.  Caring for yourself is one sure way to consistently replenish your energy, inner peace and joy – which means you’ll have the strength to handle whatever comes your way.

3)  Flexibility

Did you know that one of the biggest causes of stress is having uncompromising expectations?  We all do it from time to time; get a mental picture of how our lives “should be” – and get really annoyed when it doesn’t go our way.

One of the biggest gifts you can give yourself is the “opportunity” to decide to be flexible in most situations.  In other words, learn how to detach from unrealistic expectations and go with the flow. What’s the worst that could happen? And even then, it’s not the end of the world. Don’t over-think the consequences of what “might” happen. Deep breath and release.

When you have a flexible mind-set, you’re able to deal with problems much more easily because you’re not working against a preconceived notion of how things “should be”.  You’re able to tap into your creative problem-solving skills and move through challenges without all the drama and frustration.  Be like a tree that bends with the wind and you’re much less likely to break.

These inner changes can make a dramatic difference in your state of well-being, but you may also want to examine your outer life circumstances and see if there are other small changes you can make to help support your inner work.

For example, you might choose to let go of certain obligations that are no longer meaningful or enjoyable to you.  Just because you agreed to host PTA meetings at your house two years ago doesn’t mean you have to keep doing it forever – especially if it’s become a drain on your time and energy!

Be willing to let go of activities that no longer complement the lifestyle you desire, and you’ll create a space for greater fulfillment, joy and peace.

Love and blessings,
Dina Marie Blas

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