When Doing It All Goes Wrong: 5 Life Balance Tips to Get Back on Track

The quote “Life is a balance between holding out and letting go” is one of my favorite quotes by Rumi because it is so on point. When I think about how things got so out of wack so quickly and put it against this quote, I see that’s exactly what I’ve been doing wrong. Fighting for my life, holding on to the way that I thought was right. We sometimes do that thinking we are on the right track and it falls flat because we end up hurting ourselves. Here are five simple tips that I hope will help with the balancing act of life because we really all need a little grace and grounding sometimes. Start your day off with Intention- Reflect on your day and what you want out of it. Set a positive tone. Breathe and relax. Focus on one thing at a time- multitasking is not real. Give the one thing your full attention. Presence = Peace Protect your “no”- No is a full sentence. You don’t have to do everything for everybody. Boundaries are important. Schedule your joy like it’s an appointment. Whether it’s a walk, a dance break, or watching a show, block out time for things that make you feel good. Don’t treat yourself as a side project. Rest before you are exhausted. Do not wait until you are about to drop because then it is too late.