There are also days when everything seems to fall into place. All the chores are done, nobody is calling with their drama, you're feeling successful at work and best of all, you actually have time to do something fun!
That's the beauty of this thing we call life. There's a 50% chance the day will be great and of course, a 50% chance it won't. Unless you're one who is stuck in a situation that brings 100% unhappiness every single day, our lives are pretty much a balancing act. It's juggling between good/bad and happy/sad. Well, that's just one example.
If you're feeling as though you've lost control of your circumstances or nothing seems to "go your way", then perhaps a change is in order.
What is true balance?
I believe it's the ability to be mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually stable while going through the daily routine. When one is stable, they're less likely to freak out for more than an hour or two while dealing people or with news that affects them in a negative way. They feel the disappointment or anger, vent and move forward.
Another example of true balance is someone who does their best to choose their battles wisely with another person and/or refraining from allowing negative mind chatter to take over their life. Balance is not something we're born with. It's a skill we learn, practice and try our best to achieve.
Ways to clear the path for true balance:
It's so easy to fall into the trap of being overwhelmed and stressed with life. Here are some suggestions for getting out of the funk and creating a more balanced routine.
De-clutter and organize your space
When we have an overabundance of random stuff just laying around our home or when our home is dirty, it collects energy. Usually it's good energy we need to motivate ourselves to complete our chores, work efficiently, take care of our family, etc... Once the garbage is removed, your space will become physically and spiritually open to attract what you really want in life. The next step is organizing your items. If there's a place for everything in your physical space, your energy will reflect that.
Schedule at least 10 minutes a day to meditate
Meditation does not have to be a chore. You don't have to sit still with your legs crossed, humming some crazy mantra. All you need to do is relax yourself, breathe and clear your mind. I also believe that doing something creative, unrelated to the stressful events in your routine is a form of meditation. You can even do 5 minutes when you wake up and 5 minutes before you go to bed. Anything is better than nothing.
Grounding exercises
Meditation is a good way to ground yourself, but there are other ways as well. Working out, writing in a journal, getting outside (weather permitting) or other fun activities are all great ways to create balance with your physical body and mental attitude. I do some of those things, but I also have my chakras cleared twice a month by a trusted practitioner and I use creative visualization to clear my energy as needed.
Eat balanced meals and get physically active
The McDonald's drive-thru is a fast and easy way to turn your body into a landfill. Eating balanced meals requires us to go shopping and cook. Yes that takes time, but reversing our energy or losing weight is not an instant thing. Even if you can only find time once a week for a physical activity, it's a start. You don't have to pay for a gym membership to do this. Take the kids to the park, walk the dog, jog/power walk around your neighborhood. You'll feel better.
Manage your time wisely
I wake up in the morning always expecting the unexpected since there are 3 children in my home. I'm constantly striving to keep a schedule and for the most part it works. If you haven't tried that one yet, perhaps that's the answer you've been looking for. The most important thing to consider is what we do with our time. Is there a lot of unnecessary drama creeping into your life? Get rid of it! If we allow that stuff to have a room in our space, it prevents us from doing what we want or achieving our goals. Spending a lot of time on stuff you don't really care about will create an energetic void in your spirit that will only attract more negativity.
Decorate your space to match your vibe
If your home or office reflects a drab mood, change it. A coat of paint, new furniture, wall decor or plants can create an uplifting vibration and enhance ones motivation instantly. The first step is knowing what you want to project into the Universe. Reading books or online articles on Feng Shui is a good way to get started.
Laugh and have fun!
Surround yourself with people who make you smile, laugh and have a great time. When we allow the business of our routine to take over our schedule, we miss out on the positive aspects life has to offer. Again with time management. Do something fun with the kids, play with your pets, have a date night with your partner/spouse, go shopping or hang out with your friends. To be a balanced individual, it can't just be all work and no play.
Change your perspective!
We can easily get into the habit of consistent negative thinking. We are what we believe. So if you think you don't have control, you don't. The first step to being in control is to stop believing you don't have the power to change your life. We ALL have that power. Make the choice to use your thoughts to lift you up instead of tearing yourself down and pay attention to what happens next. Nothing bad, I can promise you that! Deprogramming ourselves takes time so give yourself a break.
Have an attitude of gratitude
Each week take some time to list the things your grateful for. People or things that surround you every single day. Go over your stuff at the end of a month's time. This will serve as a positive reminder of what your life is really like. When we're truly grateful for what we have, we attract more positive upgrades. If all we do is complain, there's no room for anything new to enter our lives.
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