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Balanced Life Affirmation

My life can be managed to help me find a healthy balance.

I manage my life by having a plan.  I spend time thinking about the path I am in and the place where I want to be. Organization and order are the ingredients that make my life efficient. Having a plan makes it easier for me to maximize my time and productivity.

My appointments are clearly marked in my planner.  When I commit myself to an engagement, I quickly mark my calendar so I can remember it.  I store reminders in my phone and computer so I am punctual.  My agenda is with me everywhere I go so I know what is going on in my life.

To manage my finances, I keep a monthly budget to help me spend my hard earned money wisely.  I use my budget to help me find a balance in my spending and I allocate enough money to pay my bills and treat myself.

I jot down a variety of lists so I remember all the things I intend to do.  My goals are always written somewhere visible. And yet my vision is written on my heart.

Listening to my feelings allows me to make alterations in my life.  When I feel overwhelmed, I take a step back from work.  If I feel alone, I spend more time with my family and friends.  I take a vacation when I experience exhaustion.

My life is worthy of being treated with the utmost care and I deserve a healthy and balanced life.

Questions of Reflection:

1.    What change can I implement today to better organize myself?
2.    What do I need to do to live a healthy, balanced life?
3.    Am I happy with the way I manage my life?

I Leave Work at Work

I know when to leave work at work.

I have clear boundaries for my work because I want to enjoy the other aspects of my life.  No matter how hard I labor, work will always be there.  I keep work separate from my personal life.

While at work, I use my time wisely so I can get things done at work, then I can relax once I’m home. After all, my body and mind needs both work and play.

It’s better for me to finish a project at work then to bring it home because my home is my sanctuary.

In my list of priorities, relationships always come first. I am not in a relationship with my job.  My family always comes before my work.  When I spend time with my family, all thoughts of work are squeezed out of my mind.

When I caress my baby’s soft skin or my partner’s hair, I am reminded of how fragile life is.  Knowing that I don’t have forever with my family helps me place my life into perspective.  My desire to get just one more thing done is not stronger than my desire to be with my family.

I need time for myself so I don’t lose my identity. Taking time for myself helps me recharge so I can continue to be happy, healthy and productive.  During my time-off, I am creative and I pursue my other passions because it rejuvenates me.

Life is all about balance. My soul needs a balanced diet just like my body.  Allowing myself an occasional sweet treat helps me to stay on track.

Questions of Reflection:

1.    How can I better manage my time?
2.    Have I been neglecting any of my passions?
3.    How can I make the most of my time away from work?