Life Balance

Are you often plagued with the feeling of being too busy, overwhelmed, or stressed? Do you have trouble finding time to do the things you really want and need to do? If you answered yes to these questions, you may need a lesson or two in life balance.

It’s common in our society to have a full plate. The key is to make sure it is full of the things that drive your goals, feed your passions, and fill your soul. If you are too busy doing things that aren’t priorities, you won’t have time for your priorities.

The articles in this guide are full of wisdom to help you focus on what’s most important, plan your life to ensure your priorities are getting the time they deserve, and refine your commitments to ensure you’re saying no to low-impact priorities and yes to the priorities in line with your highest mission. Full of productivity hacks, mindfulness tools, and other life balance tricks, this guide is sure to help you stay sane with a busy calendar … and ensure you’re busy with the right things. After all, life is a balancing act.

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A Toolbox to Help You Thrive During the COVID-19 Era

By Melissa Eisler

With so many more questions than answers available and no end in sight for the “new normal” way of life, stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on the mind. If you’re struggling with being stuck at home, follow these tips to endure the tough time.

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20 Ways to Make Your 2020 More Mindful

By Melissa Eisler

Want to set a 2020 goal that will have a lasting impact on your life? Add a dose of mindfulness to your every day. Here are 20 easy ways to get started. 

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10 Sleep Podcasts That Will Elevate Your Zzzzz’s

By Melissa Eisler

If melatonin, counting sheep, and reading boring textbooks aren’t cutting it for you, try to plug into a sleep podcast before you hit the hay. Here are 15 different sleep podcasts to help you fall asleep fast.

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Manage Uncertainty

9 Ways to Build Your Capacity to Manage Uncertainty

By Melissa Eisler

For most people – uncertainty is stressful. If you’re less tolerant to the unknown and changing conditions of life, there are ways to build your capacity to manage uncertainty. In other words, you can learn to meet uncertainty with resilience. Here are nine strategies to try…

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19 New Year’s Resolutions to Make 2019 Your Best Year Yet

By Melissa Eisler

Whether you want to lower your stress, lose weight, get healthier, or improve your mood, relationships, finances, or career, consider making one of these New Year’s resolutions to make a meaningful difference in your life this year.

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7 Strategies to Build Your Patience Muscles

By Melissa Eisler

While the thought of waiting for something you want or need seems easy in theory, it is much more arduous in practice. The good news is that for even the most impatient people, patience becomes easier with practice. Here are seven strategies you can use to get better at being patient.

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12 Traditions from Around the World to Make You Happier and Less Stressed

By Melissa Eisler

Every culture has different traditions and rituals for mindfulness, prayer, self-improvement, happiness, and wellness. Here is a snapshot of some wellness traditions from around the world to help you unwind.

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When Trendy Stress-Management Advice Doesn’t Help You, Try This

By Melissa Eisler

Just because everyone is meditating and that doesn’t interest you, it doesn’t mean there aren’t loads of other ways to manage your stress. Try these five alternative ways to reset your mind.

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How to Take a Technology Break

By Melissa Eisler

One of the biggest roadblocks to feeling focused and relaxed is technology. Learn how to set boundaries with technology and manage distractions with these tips on how to take a technology break.

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Respond Vs. React: How to Keep Your Cool in Times of Stress

By Melissa Eisler

Would you rather be the type of person who creates ease or stress around you? Follow this trick to help you respond vs. react in stressful situations and in moments where you’re triggered – so you can invite a healthier outcome for everyone involved.

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The Negative Consequences of Mind-Wandering

By Melissa Eisler

With technology being more woven into the fabric of our lives, mindlessness – and its implications – is only increasing. What are the risks and what can you do about finding more presence?

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10 Steps to Detox Your Mind

By Melissa Eisler

Just like when you go on a detox diet to flush out the toxins from your body, it’s also important to remove toxins from your mind. Mental and emotional toxins often go unnoticed, but they are just as harmful to your well-being. To learn how to detox your mind and reenergize yourself this spring, follow these steps.

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6 Behaviors That Stress You Out, and What to Do Instead

By Melissa Eisler

Once you’ve identified your unhealthy habits, how do you disconnect from them? Behavior change can be tricky. Learn about six of the most common behaviors that cause stress, and find out what to do when you catch yourself in the act.

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How to Ease the Stress of Change

By Melissa Eisler

Why is change so scary? If you’re feeling beaten down in the battle of change and uncertainty, arm yourself with these strategies to train your brain to manage change in a healthy way.

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Fool-Proof Plan to Break a Bad Habit

By Melissa Eisler

It can feel daunting to attempt to break a bad habit that’s been a part of you for years. Try this seven-step plan to nip it in the bud – once and for all.

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