Balance

bal·ance

/ˈbaləns/

noun

1. an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady:
2. a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions

   verb

   • 1. keep or put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall

For a long time I was trying to figure out why I wasn’t content with how things were going in my life. Thought I was doing everything right. I had a good job.I was traveling the world. I was healthy. Per Instagram I should be happy, right?! I knew something was off, but I couldn’t figure it out. During my daily scrolling I came across this idea of balance, time and time again. I discussed it with my boyfriend and realized that that’s what I was missing. Balance.

I am the queen of doing the most. I worked out 7 days a week, for 6 months, for a fitness competition. I will work two travel contracts at time. I would work a 12 hour night shift, then teach Sabbath school the next morning, followed by lunch with my friends. THE absolute most. What this meant was that I never got enough sleep. I hardly saw my family. Although I went to church, I was never fully present. And I never spent time on/with me.

As a nurse, I teach patients and their families about the importance of taking care of themselves, yet here I am running myself into the ground. What sense does it make for me to live opposite of what I teach? I decided that it was time to focus on myself, completely. I want to experience all that this life has to offer, and I can’t do that if I’m dead. It is time to make a change.

Now what does that look like? I broke balance into five different categories; Mental, Physical, Spiritual, Emotional and Social. As I work through these areas I will be sharing my journey both on this blog and Instagram. Feel free to share with me things that have worked for you. I would love to hear about your journey as well!