October 2023 | Volume 18
BALI: LIFE IN PARADISE
Secrets to a Happier You!
Drop the Pursuit of Balance. Begin the process of Integration.
Many of us strive to achieve a balanced life. Is it balance that you should pursue or do you see life in its various parts as an integrated journey?
What is this integrated journey about? It is harmonizing different facets of life to nurture physical and mental well-being, reduce stress, and experience fulfillment. How can you find this integration in your life?
Read them. Pick your top 3 and act on them. You can start with #1!
1. Prioritizing Self-Care: Without you, there is no yours
Your body tells you what you need. Stop and listen. Choose (from this list) and act! Regular exercise, appropriate nutrition, optimal sleep, rest and relaxation - these are essentials, not luxuries.
2. Practicing Presence: Once a day, be present
Today, we are mostly absent to the present. Mark your presence! Remember your school days when your name was called out? Respond and say “ I am present” and be in the moment without judgment. It reduces stress and empowers you to make choices aligned with your values and goals, fostering contentment.
3. Nurturing Personal Growth: Grow yourself
As you grow, your vantage point improves, you make better choices, and life gets better. In every walk of your life, your personal growth elevates your experience. Pursue hobbies, learn new things, and set and act on goals to foster your growth.
4. Manage your Time: Time is a currency. Use it carefully
Time manages us. We are driven by the clock. You need to know what your main goals are. Start by understanding the things and the people you care most about. Next, harness the power of time towards these. With every day that you can do more of this, your stress lowers and you boost your self-belief and energy.
5. Promoting Work-Life Balance: There is none. Learn to integrate them.
Life is not two-dimensional! There are many facets to life - work, hobbies, service, self-growth, self-care, relationships, and more (each of you can add your own dimensions). Learning to integrate all of them into one journey is the most exciting challenge for all of us. Keep at it.
Other than identifying what is it that you seek it is important to understand what disturbs your equilibrium. Self-reflection helps recognize areas that need attention. Strategies like delegating tasks, seeking support, practicing self-compassion, and making intentional changes can restore balance.
Integration and equilibrium is a lifelong journey and it is personal to you. By embracing these principles, you can cultivate a balanced, fulfilling life.
Start today and begin with 1 change in all the above! See how that unfolds and transforms your life. We want to share your experiences with all.
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