Balance

Ancient Greeks believed in balance in their daily lives.  That is not to say that they went around balancing objects all day, but how they lived their lives.  There were three areas they would work on each day, and I recommend it to you.  By doing this you will become a better individual, and a more successful one as well.

Those three areas are:

 Spirit   *   Body   *   Mind

Spirit  Meditate, or pray, or read inspirational books; in some way give your soul some nourishment and stimulation.  This is to help you raise your spiritual side and become a better person.  (Going to church once a week is not enough.)

Body  Exercise on a daily basis.  I don’t mean you have to go to the gym and work out, but take a walk, do some isometrics, but in some fashion give your physical self some stimulation.  This will increase your physical fitness and possibly help you shed any extra pounds you might have accumulated over the years.  (Carrying out the garbage won’t cut it.)

Mind  Read a book; something that will help you in your personal or professional life; a book on selling for example would be appropriate.  (The newspaper doesn’t count, that’s too depressing.)

Dedicate at least 30 minutes to each activity on a  DAILY  basis.  I don’t care when during the day you do this, just that you actually do it.  Consistently.  Every day. 

I repeat:  30 minutes on each activity, each and every day.

Yes, there will be days you don’t feel like doing it, you’re too tired, or too busy, or sick, or too something.  But force yourself.  By keeping at it you will make it just as natural a set of activities as getting up and taking a shower.  You will discover that the overall impact of this ritual will make you happier, more energetic, and thus more successful.

Now, go put some Balance into your life.

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