The Crossroads: Work Life Balance

If only there was a magic solution, a magic pill to fix everything...Yesterday, I was delighted to review with a client what she has done to get her life, work and emotions back in balance. To achieve stability, there are many physical and psychological dimensions to engage. Take a moment to review this list and see what you can gleam from it to apply to your life to regain balance.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Medication
• Yoga
• Keeping logs of moods
• Self-soothing activities (to relax & calm yourself)
• Reframing of negative thoughts'
• Fun
• Exercise & activities
• Trips (large & small)
• Deep breathing techniques
• Joining a volunteer organization
• New rituals & routines
• Cleaning up clutter
• Taking small bites & practicing moderation
• Focus on being "good enough" rather than "perfection"
• Affirming self for accomplishments
• Being positive
• Getting social 
• Accepting support
• Confiding in friends
• Slowing down & pacing yourself