December 2004

Achieving Balance During The Holiday Season

The Holiday Season and can be challenging with the "hustle and bustle" of work and personal activities. Often we talk about “achieving balance in our lives”. The truth is ‘life balance’ is not a destination. Rather, it’s a process that starts with identifying what is most important to us; bringing more of that into our lives; then recalibrating as life changes occur. To be really intentional about this requires focus and perspective.

Here are some principles to help guide you into the Holiday Season and the New Year:

LIFE BALANCE ... GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. For everything you say ‘yes’ to; say ‘no’ to something else
2. Have in your life only those things/persons you are willing to take really good care of.
3. Eliminate one ‘something’ from your life weekly.
4. Always consider major decisions/choices from three different perspectives.
5. Compare yourself only to yourself.
6. Stop doing what you know is bad for you. Start doing what nourishes you.
7. Resolve to stop ‘over-promising’.
8. Be real. Be human.
9. Recognize and tell the truth.
10. Be a good steward of your God-given gifts. Create an environment where they can flourish.
11. Know your core values: Honor them in all aspects of your life.
12. Create a vision for your life. Articulate it regularly. Let it inspire you.


Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

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