Balance in the Busy

How do we feel peaceful in the midst of busyness? 

For people with a busy lifestyle, it's difficult to stop and see when things are out of balance. It is important to stop and evaluate how much peace and contentment we are feeling to create a positive sense of personal well-being and happiness.

There are many things that go into a busy day. some things we can't control but some things we can. 

One thing we can focus on is bringing balance to our days. In order to do this there are some areas to focus on:  Physical, Spiritual, Social, Intellectual and Emotional.

This may include getting out and taking a walk or getting back into an exercise routine that has gone by the wayside, enjoying some quiet time to reflect, "unplugging" and connecting with a friend or family member that you enjoy spending time with, reading a book or working on a puzzle or doing some activities that bring you joy that you haven't had time for. 

So take some time to think about how you spend your time and where you need to make some adjustments.

You may be thinking "How am I going to find the time to think about these things, I'm already too busy?". Instead of watching TV, spending time on your phone or computer or other things that can use up your time, take that time to ponder what areas you could use more balance in.

So if you would like to increase your personal well-being and happiness, focus on your balance….it is a key to restoring peace in your days.

Don't Forget....YOU

Hello everyone,

As we get into the fall months, there are many activities and events that keep us all plenty busy. Whether it's school activities, sports, keeping up with kids activities or commitments with friends or groups it's important to keep in mind our physical, mental and emotional health. 

Many things that we are involved in are fun and enjoyable yet we still feel worn down at times. It's important to keep in mind some simple things we can do to help us feel rejuvenated such as: exercise, listen to music, go for a walk, visit with a friend, complete something you've been putting off, journal, just to name a few. 

Remembering to care for yourself in small ways helps to keep us on a positive and healthy path.

So be mindful of the times that you are feeling overwhelmed, irritated, anxious or stressed and take time to do something for yourself, even if it's just a few minutes, to rejuvenate and refresh.

Have a great week!

Sandra

Tips on Marriage

So as Valentine’s Day is approaching, we need to remember some things to keep our marriages going in a positive direction.

Here are just a few tips:
Be accountable for the part you play in the relationship - good or bad.

When you take responsibility for your part in the marriage, you will then be able to connect with your partner in a mature, intimate way.

Focus on how you can be a blessing to your spouse. If you treat your spouse with respect, love, kindness and patience it’s easier to respond with the same rather than treating them with anger, disrespect and impatience.  The positives will bless each of you and your marriage.

When your communicating with each other, use “I feel” statements instead of blaming with the word “You”. Sharing feelings and needs will open up your connection with each other rather than building walls with blaming comments.

Remember to go on Date Nights!!

Setting aside time to do something special on a regular basis will keep some excitement going in your marriage. It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive, just time to connect and spend time just the 2 of you.

Some examples of simple date nights:

• Build a blanket fort, add some strings of lights and reminisce about how you met and fun experiences you’ve had together. (if you have kids, they may want to join you - ask them to give you a few minutes to have your time and then you can make it a family fort night)
• Find a new recipe, go to the store to get the ingredients, go home and make your meal. Enjoy your new creation by candlelight.
• Play a board game
• Write a prayer list and pray together
• Visit a nursing home and hand out flowers to everyone
• Take a walk in the moonlight
• Go for a long drive
• Rent a movie
• ENJOY EACH OTHER AND YOUR TIME TOGETHER!

Sandra