Life balance is something that we all aspire to. While it may seem like a goal, you will never achieve, there are some simple steps you can take to gain control of your life instead of it having control of you.
Of course it's challenging to find time for you with work, family and other obligations all competing for your attention. However imagine living a life in which your time is your own and where your opportunities for fun and enjoyment are equally balanced with opportunities for work.

Try making these simple changes to reclaim your time and achieve more balance: 

Decide that when you do something with friends or family that you will be fully engaged in the process. Do not allow yourself to have a negative attitude or be distracted by other things. You will find yourself enjoying the time and activities much more.
Re-evaluate your traditions - If the old ones are causing you too much stress, too much money, and too much energy, choose some new ones.    

Choose to be "out of pocket." We need to choose to be out of pocket more often. No cell phones, no email, no texting, and no appointments. The world will survive with out you during your down time. 

Take a conscious pause between one task and the next. Quite often you slide into the next task while still thinkng of the one you just finished. Take a moment to feel and acknowlege the accomplishment you just made - "declalre yourself satisfied". Then take this step further by clearing all the mental chatter from that task as you create a space of peace and silence; even if it's just taking 30 seconds to do this. When ready move on to the next task fully focused.

Finding yourself on the couch with remote in hand during your free time? Using the time to engage in creative or athletic pursuits that help you grow as a person gives you a lasting sense of joy and fulfillment, which will further inspire you to clear room in your life for growth and self-discovery. How you use the time you do get has a big bearing on whether you will actively seek to create that time in future.

How nice would it be to have more of your time be your own. Give these samples a try.
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