How To Live A Balanced Life

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By Patti Ann

Maintaining a balanced life can be quite a challenge.  There are so many different aspects to our lives.  Our home life, our jobs, our personal lives will pull us in different directions and lead us to question our sanity. 

We live in such a fast paced and hectic world and we are so busy trying to do everything at one time that we often miss the true joy of living our lives.

In order to have a balanced life, we have to learn how to slow down, prioritize and stop the emotional stress that leads to disease, fatigue and insomnia. 

When you get home,  leave your work at the door.  Your home should be a sanctuary free of the stress from your job.  This is not possible for everyone, but you should try to follow this rule as often as you can. 


A Balanced Life

Meditation For A Balanced Life
Meditation For A Balanced Life

Using Meditation For A Balanced Life

All of us should take time out every day and enjoy some time in quiet solitude in order to get in touch with our feelings. During this “quiet time” you may find that you can get to the source of your problems and solve them.

You will be surprised at how even thirty minutes of quiet meditation will make a difference in living a balanced life. Daily meditation will relieve stress, cultivate optimism and give you a better quality of life. There are guided meditation audios that you can download to your mp3 player and listen to when you have an extra thirty minutes or so. If you can’t fit it into your day, listen to an audio at bedtime. It will dramatically change your life.

Meditation For A Balanced Life

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Lighten Up - Have Some Fun

Many times we are so busy that we forget to take care of ourselves.  We tend to take better care of our family members than we do ourselves.  Your mental and physical health should be your top priority.   Without good health,  you won’t be able to accomplish anything.

A balanced life starts with treating yourself with kindness.  We are  often too hard on ourselves and because of it we are losing out on the enjoyment of life.    We try to jam too much into the day and lose sight of what life is really about.  It is necessary to include activities that you enjoy into your daily life.  Reward yourself, lighten up and have some fun.

It’s not always easy to live a balanced life.  When your life becomes too hectic, remember to slow down, take a deep breath and just do the best that you can.  Really that’s all anyone expects of you.  



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Patti Ann Hub Author 14 months ago

Hi Jennifer! Yes, I agree. Meditation and eating right are very important to your total well being.

JenniferWilliam 14 months ago

Meditation can literally help you removing stress. It makes one feel more relax as do organic food

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Spindle 14 months ago

Hi Patti Ann, just found this hub and I think it is great! So many points you said made sense and I really think I should start taking notice!

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Patti Ann Hub Author 21 months ago

Hi Masmasika! Thank you - it is amazing how quickly it can improve your life.

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masmasika Level 4 Commenter 21 months ago

Great tips. I used to meditate and I feel good. I think I have to go back to meditating again. Thanks for this great hub.

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Patti Ann Hub Author 2 years ago

Hello TonyMac04! You're welcome - love your hubs.

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tonymac04 2 years ago

Thanks Patti - I appreciate that very much.

Love and peace

Tony

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Patti Ann Hub Author 2 years ago

Hi TonyMac04 - Thanks - I read your hub - it is excellent!

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Patti Ann Hub Author 2 years ago

Hello Ripplemaker! Most of us do take ourselves too seriously and we need to be reminded to "lighten up".

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tonymac04 2 years ago

Great Hub - I am linking to mine on a similar subject: http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Achieve-Personal-Gr

Love and peace

Tony

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ripplemaker Level 6 Commenter 2 years ago

Hi Patti Ann, meditation is needed indeed. I agree wholeheartedly. And lighten up! LOL I like that! :)

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Patti Ann Hub Author 2 years ago

Hi Papa Sez! Most of us are too hard on ourselves - we have to learn to lighten up.

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Papa Sez 2 years ago

Be kind to yourself. This is the take home point for me in this hub. I guess I've been pretty hard on myself and those around me. Time to lighten up! Thanks Patti Ann for the advice. Cheers!

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Patti Ann Hub Author 2 years ago

Yes, it is so important to have a peaceful and relaxing place to come home to.

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Dolores Monet Level 7 Commenter 2 years ago

I like how you say that your home should be a sanctuary - a peaceful, joyful place. Balance is so important for a good life.

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Patti Ann Hub Author 2 years ago

Using yoga and meditation are essential to achieving peace of mind.

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free4india 2 years ago

Yes it is true... Happiness is something difficult to find especially during these recession periods... It is time we stopped dreaming about our bosses and deadly targets and had more pleasant dreams... Meditation and Yoga have always helped.... after all old is gold !

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Patti Ann Hub Author 2 years ago

Yes, we all strive for balance - it is the ultimate goal.

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Shalini Kagal Level 4 Commenter 2 years ago

There's such beauty in balance - that's what our lives should ideally be - thanks for a great read!

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Patti Ann Hub Author 2 years ago

Thanks!

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rahayu888 2 years ago

Good tips, lives must be balanced in every way ..!

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Patti Ann Hub Author 2 years ago

Yes, rest and relaxation is very necessary in today's fast paced world.

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deestew 2 years ago

This is a very good hub. Balance is so important. Rest, and relaxation make such a difference in how effective we are in our lives. Its better to be balanced than to burn out! Great information and a much needed reminder.

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Patti Ann Hub Author 2 years ago

Sometimes we do need a reminder - to keep our lives in balance and enjoy life more.

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James A Watkins Level 8 Commenter 2 years ago

Good sound advice here. I am glad I read it. Thanks!

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BkCreative Level 6 Commenter 2 years ago

We are so on the same page!

Some friends and I were enjoying a wonderful Saturday evening with wonderful conversation (at a great new local restaurant that also had brick oven pizza) - and everything came back to balance, being balanced, having balance in our lives. Why did a certain thing go wrong? A lack of balance.

Meditation is wonderful because it works. I also love feng-shui for balance in the home. Fortunately, I have a feng-shui partner. It's great to share your interest with someone.

Thanks for this hub and reminder to always have balance in our lives.

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