©2006 Rhonda Hamilton
Balance in Life
Written By Rhonda Hamilton
Most professionals struggle with balancing work with personal life. It is oftentimes difficult
to find that middle ground that nourishes both areas. It is important to note that finding
balance in life involves knowing yourself and what’s important to you, then making choices
and establishing plans accordingly.
Understanding yourself is absolutely essential in developing an empowering Life Plan.
Knowing what you care about leads you to evaluate what you want out of life. All smart
planning is based on that foundation—what you are looking for in life. It is imperative that
you look closely at your values, because your values are what you care about. Knowing
what is important to you makes it possible to plan your future intelligently. Your values are
not tasks or resolutions. They are what you believe in. These values motivate you and
make it easier for you to stay with your plan. People will do more to protect their values
than just about anything else in the world. To reach your full potential, you must design
your life around your values. Goals are rarely reached, when they are not based on a
foundation of motivating values. Values are the key. When they are your foundation of
planning, they will pull you toward your goals—you will not have to push yourself. Your
VALUES are your Life Priorities!
I recently received an e-mail that reminded me of the choices that I make in balancing my
life. It read as follows:
The Five Balls - Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls
are called, Work, Family, Health, Friends, and Integrity. You are keeping all of the
balls in the air, but one day, you come to understand that Work is a rubber ball. If
you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls, Family, Health, Friends, and
Integrity, are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably damaged
or maybe even shattered. Once you come to understand this principle, you will
begin to have balance in your life. (author unknown)
It is important to keep our priorities in order. To be our most productive at work, our plans
must align with our values. Balance in life leads to increased productivity and higher levels
of success, happiness and contentment.
Rhonda Hamilton is a professional life success speaker and communications skills expert who
champions others to live a bigger and better life. She specializes in bigger life principles, business
building skills and interpersonal communication skills. She offers motivational keynotes and training
for business professionals, associations and organizations who want to leverage their strengths,
improve morale, build relationships, improve communication skills, excel in customer service, and
ultimately, raise their level of profitability. Rhonda is committed to helping others build a better self
and thereby, build a bigger life and a better world. She can be reached through her website,
www.RhondaHamilton.com.
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