I was recently in a weekend workshop in my search for finding balance in my life. I came out with nuggets of information that I thought would be of value and worth contemplation. We often strive to multitask to accomplish all the items on our to-do lists. Here are three things to consider as you try to create balance for yourself.

1. By saying NO, you are saying YES to something else.

• How often do you catch yourself saying yes to every opportunity that comes your way and then berating yourself after the fact of not leaving enough time for yourself?
• Think of saying NO as your way of protecting your time for something of better value to you.

2. It’s a Good Start.

• We are very task-driven. We concentrate on our accomplishments in terms of the tasks completed.
• Our work is never complete; there is often the next task, the next goal.
• Stop in your tracks and think about what you actually have achieved along the way.
• The fact that you have started a task is worth noting. It is not always about completion.

3. Daily Celebrations and Appreciations

• Take a few minutes at the end of your day to reflect on what you have accomplished. It will set your mind free from discouraging thoughts about what you still have left to do.
• Keep a daily journal or log of your celebrations and your appreciation. It will encourage a routine of rewarding yourself mentally.
• By being consistent about reflecting on your day, you will find yourself in the habit of looking for hidden nuggets at every turn.

Be kind to yourself. In a world where your work is never done, take charge! Stop to celebrate what you have accomplished and the people and events that have brightened your day.

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