When striving to create a
greater sense of happiness in your life, the power of living a balanced life
should not be overlooked. An unbalanced, chaotic lifestyle is one sure way to
create stress, fear and dissatisfaction in all areas of your life, and
ultimately contribute to an overwhelming sense of unhappiness.
Nowadays we are busier than ever, so creating a balanced life may seem difficult
to do. However, understand that a balanced life is not about perfection but
rather flexibility.
Not only should you focus on minimizing chaotic situations; there are also
certain activities that should become top priorities if you want to live a more
balanced life:
1. Self-care
Caring properly for yourself through regular exercise, proper nutrition and
adequate rest is crucial to living a balanced life. Sadly, this is one of the
first things we tend to neglect when we become busy and stressed – but it’s the
one thing we need more than anything else at that time! The more you try to push
yourself to do and be more, the more stressed and fatigued you’re going to feel.
Regular self-care can go a long way in repairing the stress your mind and body
suffer from a busy lifestyle.
2. Personal time
If you spend much of your time caring for others and meeting endless
obligations, you probably don’t spend much time doing things you love.
Unfortunately, a life filled with nothing but responsibilities can easily make
you feel frustrated and unhappy. Make personal time for yourself a high priority
and you’ll instantly find yourself feeling much calmer and happier. Large
amounts of time aren’t necessary; a few hours a week can work wonders in
fostering greater peace of mind and a happy heart.
3. Meaningful connections
The more distractions we have in our lives, the more challenging it seems to
connect meaningfully with those we love. Do you make quality family time a
priority? How about spending time with friends? Have you forgotten how long it’s
been since you spoke meaningfully with someone you care about? In order to feel
truly balanced and happy, you need to give time and attention to the people you
care about. Once again, it doesn’t have to be large amounts of time, but make an
effort to touch base and spend some quality time with friends and loved ones on
a regular basis.
4. Inner connections
Having some kind of spiritual practice can instantly make you feel more balanced
because you strengthen the connections to your inner self and a power greatest
of all the Allah almighty. Make it a priority to attend religious gathering,
meditate, pray, or simply spend time in nature and foster deeper connections
with Allah almighty. By doing so you open to a constant flow of peace and joy
from within, which helps foster a greater sense of happiness in all areas of
your life.
5. Setting limits
Knowing when to say “enough is enough” can go a long way in helping you to
balance your life. Limits are necessary in all areas of your life, but here are
a few of the major ones: Avoid working too many hours, eating too much, drinking
too much, spending excessive time watching television or surfing the internet.
This is especially important if you find that these activities are interfering
with other areas of your life, such as your self-care regime or quality time in
your relationships.
Balancing your life may take time if things have gotten far out of control, but
remember that even small actions can make a profound difference in helping you
feel more centered – and happy!