how do I get balance in my life

The Myth of Perfect Balance — and What to Do Instead

There’s a quiet myth many of us carry — that balance means splitting everything equally. But what if true harmony looks nothing like that?

Balance is dynamic, not static
Instead of striving for a perfect 50/50 division between work and rest, family and self, or giving and receiving, consider that balance is always in motion. Like walking a tightrope, you adjust moment by moment — leaning one way, then another — based on what life is actually asking of you.

Tune into your body and energy
Some days, balance might mean more rest than action. Other days, it’s full steam ahead. The key is becoming aware of what your body, spirit, and emotions are calling for right now, not clinging to an external ideal of how things should look. read more

By Alison Wem, ago

Mother Nature: refreshes us at the end of a busy day

Wonderful sun-set.

Time to pause and enjoy the sun-set at the end of a busy day.

A moment of reflection sets you up for your evening activities.

Bring inner peace and harmony into your life. Amazingly you will find many of your challenges in the outer world ease. It can be basic everyday things like handling a situation where your children are fighting one another, across a spectrum of challenges to dealing with life feeling alone.

In that place of calmness within you will find the guidance, love and strength to help you to find a way through your challenges. read more

By Alison Wem, ago

Balance: gaining perspective for a happy, healthy life

Balance in all you do is a key driver for enjoying your life.  Many ask,

“How do I balance my work and home lives?”

Many of us struggle with this throughout our lives.  Even in retirement, with the increasing trend of grandparents looking after the children of their working off-spring, balance can be a challenge.

By Alison Wem, ago