When Is Enough, Enough? Revisiting the Balance Model

Last weekend I sat on my home couch for more than 20 minutes in a painful predicament. I had articles to finish and wanted to do more writing, but my friend had just texted me and asked me to go bike riding since the weather was exceptionally beautiful.
My psychologist had urged me to maintain more social contact, which is positive to my recovery from depression. Also, I liked that friend and wanted to spend more time with her.

Have a Cake Because There Is a Reason

By Anastasiya Goers April 15th is known in the US as Tax Day which sends shivers down everyone’s backs every year (this year it’s April 17th of course). Those who are planning to watch Titanic 3D or are just huge history fans might know that April 15th is the day the Titanic actually slipped under [...]

12 Questions to Ask Yourself to Simplify Your Life

Achieving balance and simplicity is much easier said than done for most people. We forget to remind ourselves to step back, breathe, and appreciate the simple things when we’re constantly on auto-pilot, working ourselves to the bone, and falling victim to overwhelming stress and pressure.

For me, achieving balance and simplicity is all about making it a habit to do so. It is habitual for me to consider play to be just as necessary as work, make time for the things that matter most in my life, and cut myself some slack when I recognize that I’m putting too much pressure on myself.

The Down-to-Earth Approach to Life Balance

As adults we often forget about simple life joys that bring the most balance into our lives. A brand new car or a new dress won’t make you feel more balanced. But creating something, enjoying time with the family and spending time outside marveling at the beauty of creation will.
This year I want to challenge you to try gardening as your special life balance exercise. If you are already an avid gardener – please stick around and share your tips with the rest of us. If you always thought that gardening was not your thing (I am the first one to raise my hand here) then let’s try it together. I focus on vegetable gardens since they offer more benefits of all sorts but feel free to grow flowers if you like them better.

44 Best Ideas for All-Around Life Balance (over 592 tips for you)

As a special “Thank You” and a tribute to the power of enormous creativity of ladies all over the world I have put together a list of the posts (written only by female authors) that will answer your biggest life balance questions, give you motivation and inspire to live a balanced life every day.