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17Oct/111

Little Steps to Finding Your Daily Balance


It's terribly easy to get swept away into a busy lifestyle. With so much activity around you, from the daily bustle of work to the constant buzz of your phone alerting you to everything, there may be instances where you feel like something is missing. When this happens, it might be a sign that you need to find a sense of balance in your life.

While it might seem daunting at first to bring yourself away from your busy schedule, taking small steps can actually go a long way in getting that balance you need.

First of all, it pays to create a break from your routine. It doesn't have to be an all-out vacation, though. Even small breaks can do a lot for the way you look at life. Spend your lunch breaks away from the desk or keep all work away from you at the end of the workday. If you're finding it hard to pull away from your phone or your email inbox, schedule your rest. After all, there's a huge difference between making a living and actually living.

For some of us, a "workout" is a scary word and is only relevant for people who want to lose weight. Getting active isn't only for losing weight, though. Giving your body some time for activity every week gets your blood running and helps you feel rejuvenated. Depending on the activity, you might get extra benefits like a calmer state of mind after a yoga session.

Finally, believe that there is such a thing as quality time. Allow yourself to think positive! Whether it's spending a day in the company of loved ones or simply soaking in a warm bath for an hour, finding time to let go of stress takes as much dedication as making a presentation for an important meeting.

How do you find your sense of balance? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

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4Oct/112

Healthy Reasons to Still Keep a Journal in this Digital Age



It may sound a little silly and maybe inconvenient for some, but keeping a journal truly makes a difference if you want to find ways to live your life to the fullest and keep yourself healthy both in mind and body. Keeping a journal is a way of being self-aware. With every word you jot down, you give yourself time to review what you've done during the day, whether it's about your fitness, or simply about small accomplishments to remind you that there is always something to be happy about.

Here are a few reasons and ideas to why it's still great to handwrite your day:

1. You get more fit.
If you've tried those nifty calorie-counting or food diary apps, you might have succumbed to laziness once in a while and not track things accurately, as you can have the option to put in an automatic entry. Keeping a handwritten journal develops a sense of discipline to sit down, put away the gadgets, and spend a few minutes thinking about what you ate or what exercise you did. The more time you get to think about your fitness, the more conscious you'll be of what it takes to keep yourself on the right track.

2. You can keep your emotions in check.
Feeling too angry or agitated to relax after a long day at work? Not in the mood to chat with a friend or put up a status message over your social network of choice? Tempted to binge eat or drink? Turn to a journal. You'll find that as you write, you become a lot more aware of how you feel, and it helps you finally wind down and regain a sense of equilibrium.

3. You help yourself.
Happiness is all about balance. When life gets the best of you and no one's around to pick you up, you need to find ways to think positive. Journals help by giving you something to look through when you're in the dumps. When you record your successes regularly, you'll find that finding faith in yourself once more won't take that long.

Has a journal ever helped you live a healthier life? If you don’t have one, then what keeps you from starting a journal? We'd love to hear your stories.

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