The Balancing Act

"Having it all"  What does that even mean?  Many of us probably picture having a fulfilling successful career, a beautiful family that you prioritize, a spotless well-run home, all while making plenty of time for yourself and your health.

But I'm here to question if that's really what balance really looks like.  My guess is - No.  I don't want to burst any one's bubble,  but I believe we'll never have that ideal image of perfect balance.

Let me clarify.  I'm not saying you'll never have any kind of balance.

It's just that balance looks a little different depending on who you are and where you are in life.  Your work/life balance may not be "perfect". But it should fit what you need according to your life from day to day.  Every season is different.  Some are busier than others.  "Balance" is going to look different at every stage.

So, how do we find our personal "perfect balance"?  There are a few things that can help, no matter the season of life or what may be going on in your life or work:

• Prioritize what matters  This is going to be different for each of us.  Figure out what your priorities are and make sure those are always top on your to-do list
• Practice self care  An empty vessel can't fill others.  You have to take care of yourself in order to efficiently take care of anything or anyone else. 
• Say "No"   Always remember that saying yes to one thing almost always means saying no to something else.
• Be thankful  Gratitude for everything you have makes you less likely to keep trying to fill your life with busyness
• Forgive yourself and others. You can't do it all.  And that's OK. 

"For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven" - Ecclesiastes 3:1