I fully admit it. I am a bit over the top about this topic of time. Perhaps I talk about it too much or write about it too much. But it's only because I think that how you choose to use your hours is in line with how you choose to live your life. It's not just about getting more done. It's about being on purpose with your time and filling your time with your passions. So, I am re-publishing a blog post from two years ago. But I am adding a few new insights!....
The number one request I get from moms has nothing to do with fitness, nutrition or parenting. The number one request I get is about balance. How do you balance life and motherhood? It may be as elusive diets. In theory they all work. Making it happen in real life is much tougher.
We are living in a fight or flight world. This reaction was fine in the cave days when we encountered a saber tooth tiger. Our adrenaline pumped, heart rates increased and blood went to our extremities so we could run.Then we got to rest in our cave. The problem is that we aren't resting in our cave anymore. We are just living in a high stress, chaotic routine.
Is balance really possible? Maybe we need to re-define this goal. Maybe we should instead focus on cramming our life with what we love most. If balance is what you crave, here are 5 of my tips to living a more balanced life...