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Work Life Balance: C.P.R. for a Balanced Life

Written by: Hueina Su

Article Overview: Do you feel over-worked and under-appreciated? Are you struggling to balance work & family? Are you too busy taking care of everyone but never have time for yourself? Whether you want to have more balance, more inner peace, or more time for yourself, I offer these tips in my signature workshop "C.P.R. for a Balanced Life".

Work Life Balance: C.P.R. for a Balanced Life

© Copyright 2006-2007 Hueina Su, Beyond Horizon Coaching

Do you feel over-worked and under-appreciated? Are you struggling to balance work & family? Are you too busy taking care of everyone but never have time for yourself? Whether you want to have more balance, more inner peace, or more time for yourself, I offer these tips in my signature workshop "C.P.R. for a Balanced Life". Here are the key points from my workshop:

C-- Choose Consciously

Most people either live in the past (with regrets or resentment) or in the future (worry about future or putting off being happy until you_fill_in_the_blank). To live a life with balance, inner peace and purpose, you need to live in the present moment, be very clear about what you really want (your vision & dreams), and make conscious choices to honor that intention every single day. And if you "fall off the wagon" (we all do sometimes), don't beat yourself up! Just continue to keep that intention to honor your priorities, and take baby steps to move forward.

P-- Prioritize by Your Core Values

Balance is NOT achieved by dividing your time & energy evenly among every aspect of your life. You need to prioritize and set your goals according to your core values, and use this as a ruler or a filter to measure every request, demand and opportunity that come your way. No matter what your core values are, you need to put "Intensive Self-Care" (i.e. taking good care of yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually) on top of your list. Self-Care is not a luxury; rather, it's essential for your survival and well-being. It's like putting on your own oxygen mask FIRST when the plane is in trouble.

R-- Reframe Your Perspective

We cannot change what happened in our life, but we CAN change how we look at it, respond to it and thus change how we feel about it. Dr. Wayne Dyer said, "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change". The word "Crisis" in Chinese is made up of two characters "Danger" and "Opportunity". There are often opportunities and blessings in disguise in every "crisis" we experience, IF we look for it. In order to have peace, sometimes we also need to let go of something, e.g. perfectionism, being right, trying to control other people, resentment, our "inner critic" or "gremlin messages", etc.

To learn more about how to create more balance, inner peace and purpose in your life, you can listen to my "Coach On Call" interview recording, or download your FREE Intensive Self-Care Kit. This kit contains assessments, tips and tools to help you "resuscitate your life", and it's totally FREE. It's my gift to you, my fellow nurturers.

In order to make permanent life changes, you would need ongoing support. A professional life coach can help you identify your needs and challenges, set realistic goals, map out a step-by-step action plan, and keep you accountable and motivated until you achieve your goals. Visit my website to learn more about coaching and how I can help you achieve work life balance, manage stress, nurture yourself, and create the life you truly desire.

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