Dear Terry,

FINDING BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE

In this topsy turvy world, finding balance is quite a challenge.  An interesting statement from Dr. Kathleen Hall from A Life in Balance  said "We have overstretched our personal boundaries and forgotten that true happiness comes from living an authentic life fueled with a sense of purpose and balance." Where is the time we need to manage everything we have to do???  A Harvard economist reminds us that, "the typical family puts in a thousand more hours a year today than they were 25 years ago." 

Wow!  No wonder you feel that managing all of the things you want, need and have to do is not so easy.  By simplifying your life and finding balance you can weather the storm of this new economy with confidence and greater ease.  Here are 5 things to help you still be productive and successful at work along with keeping your personal life in tact.

Focus on the positive
It's too easy to spiral into negative thinking while epidemics are breaking out, job losses are at an all time high and foreclosures abound in our neighborhoods.  So to turn it around make a quick list of 5 things that you are thankful for.  You may find yourself getting carried away and your list keeps growing.  As we see what is important in our lives we regain balance.
Simplify
Don't over commit your personal resources.   Leave some wiggle room for having an off day or the unexpected event needing your attention.
Play
Let's hope you didn't forget how to do this.  Take a moment to be silly with your kids or do something you enjoy.  A short break from the pressures of work will do wonders for your mental outlook.
Take Care of You
Just 15 minutes of meditation a day can restore the balance you are looking for. 
Just Do It! 
You've heard the Napolean Hill quote Eat that Frog! everything else will seem easy after that"  Watch this short video and you'll be on your way to leaving procrastination behind. Ever wonder why you are so exhausted when you haven't really done what you need to do.  Just the thought of taking on the task of something you know you have to do can be paralyzing. Procrastination is an energy waster.  Try it, make a list of what you need to do.  Tackle the most difficult one you've got first.  Everything after that is a breeze.

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MEMBER OF THE MONTH

SHERRY BRANTLEY
Author/Motivational Speaker
Life Coach
www.inspirationalvoice.com 

 

Sherry's purpose in life is to assist others in their own empowerment process by sharing with them tools, skills and techniques that can be used immediately. Her workshops, seminars and retreats are fun, lively, entertaining and interactive, as she takes you on the "never-ending journey of power." She has spent over ten years motivating groups. Her workshop titles include: "The Advanced Me,"

"Raising 'YOU CAN' Kids," "Tapping Into Your Personal Power," "'Write'

to 'Right' Your Life," "Goal-Setting in 'Bite-Sized' Chews," "The R.A.V.E. Way," and more!

Sherry has been in demand to speak at universities, community colleges, public schools, women's organizations and various associations.  She is heading to the National Book Festival which will be held this year on May 15 -17, in Houston, Texas and is going to be interviewed as one of the authors.

As a writer of the "Voices" column for her local newspaper, The Lansing State Journal, Sherry wrote inspirational/motivational pieces to inspire others to positive action. Sherry's background consists of having been a parenting instructor for Michigan State University. She worked with parents from all walks of life, across racial, socio-economic, various religious faiths and backgrounds, young and old, experienced and inexperienced parents.  Her specialty is to mentor communication skills within the family unit.  As a result of that experience, Sherry's first book, “Choices—The Power is Within You," was conceived. That literary accomplishment details the literal Personal Power we all possess, and is designed in a personalized workbook format for readers to work at their own pace to learn how to effectively promote self-growth.  In it, Sherry shares her own personal experiences such as becoming a single parent through divorce, and as a result, having experienced being: homeless, jobless and clueless—but not hopeless! 
Read more...in Sherry's profile.

Readers may read sample chapters of Sherry's book at the below links:

‘Best of Friends,’ www.lulu.com/content/158075

‘Choices—The Power Is Within You’

www.lulu.com/content/171971

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