Do you ever feel like you are so fixated on your goals, that you forget to stop and truly enjoy life? As humans, it is important to have goals and things to strive for. On the other hand, we also need to slow down and enjoy precious moments that pass us by quickly. As much as we wish we could slow down time, that is not an option. We have to remember to enjoy the little things in life. It is possible for effective balancing of manageable goals, as well as to also enjoy our life.
 Creating a balanced lifestyle is key to truly enjoying life, but also achieving our goals. Do you find it difficult to make that promotion at work, but also spend time with family around the holidays? Many of us struggle to find the line for balance with our many responsibilities. Maintaining balance can help us decrease anxiety and stress and live a happier life.
How to create balance in your life:
- Create goals that focus on balance
A great way to still achieve your goals and also enjoy the little moments, is to create goals around balancing life and responsibilities.
We must understand what is important and essential. If taking on extra tasks at work is not benefiting your goals and life balance, say no. (We know this is more difficult than it seems).
- Create times for self-care
Self-care can simply be taking time to be alone with our thoughts. In order to manage and create balance, we must work on ourselves and lowering stress.
- Create specific times for just family
Life gets overwhelming with all of our responsibilities. Having set times for family can help us feel less guilty for taking the time to relax and enjoy the moment with loved ones.
- Create awareness
Goals do not have to be about just work and accomplishment. Take the time to learn a new skill, travel to a new place, learn about a new culture.
- Learn to have fun in all moments
Goals, family, jobs, self-care, etc., can all be fun if we make it fun. Try not to take things so seriously, joke often, laughter is the key to a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.
We must focus on all areas of life for our goals, not just one.
For a balanced life, create goals in these areas of life:
- Family
This can consist of having a family or how much time we spend with family.
- Health & Wellness
This can include exercise, going to therapy, eating a healthy diet, etc.
- Relationships
This can be intimately or with friends, if you want to get married, buy a house with a partner, etc.
- Financial
How much money do you need to make? Do you want to save your money, invest, etc.?
- Spiritual
This can be religion, spirituality, culture, nature, and much more.
- Growth
We must have goals for personal growth to truly balance, enjoy, and live life.
If there was nothing in the way from achieving your goals, what would you want to do with your life, who/what would you surround yourself with, who would you choose to be there for? Focus on your passions and what is important to you. Goals are important, but goals can include having a balanced life so that you enjoy the little things. Many of us crave success and that is a good thing, but make sure that you are actually enjoying life for what makes you feel whole.
If you lack the proper ability balancing life, start creating goals in all areas of life like suggested above. If you need help with setting and achieving balance, reach out to a therapist for help. A trained therapist can help us face our problems head on, better understand the skills needed to create goals, and understand what our needs are in order to create a balanced life.
