“Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create.” — Jana Kingsford
Keeping all the different parts of our lives in balance can feel like an impossible task at times. But if we change some habits and ways of thinking, we can get closer to finding peace and happiness in many areas of our lives. Walter Aguilar, who is an expert at helping people find balance, gives us a few key tips to help us on our way.
Learn to be present and aware of yourself
Being self-aware and in the present moment is one of the most important things you can do to find peace. Walter stresses how important it is to be aware of our feelings, thoughts, and energy levels. Being aware of the present moment helps us make decisions that are good for us and for those around us. Being present helps us reach our full potential and be more creative, which makes it easier to deal with the problems we face in life.
What ways can you add moments of mindfulness to your daily life to help you understand and control your feelings and thoughts better?
Control how you react to stress in different parts of your life.
There are many things that can cause stress, such as mental, emotional, physical, social, and natural ones. Walter says that the key to finding balance is to know how each area affects our stress levels. Figuring out where our stress comes from helps us deal with it better and keep it from taking over our lives.
The questions that make you think are: What parts of your life cause you the most stress right now? What strategies can you use to better handle this stress?
Learn to Let Go and Grieve Losses:
A lot of people have trouble letting go and suffering losses, which can block their energy. Walter talks about how important it is to learn to forgive others and ourselves and to accept things as they are. This process helps get rid of stuck energy, which lets us move on with a lighter heart and a better mind.
Is there something from the past that you need to grieve and let go of in order to have more energy for the present and the future?
Change the way you see and understand things
Our inner critic, limiting beliefs, and assumptions can get in the way of our growth. Walter suggests changing the way you think about bad thoughts to make them more positive. We can find new ways to solve problems and see things by shifting how we see them.
What false ideas or negative thoughts are stopping you from moving forward? How can you change them to be more helpful?
Set limits and make self-care a priority
Self-care is very important, especially for people who put the wants of others ahead of their own. Walter talks about how important it is to set limits so that we can recharge and stay healthy. Taking care of ourselves makes it easier to help others and do well in many areas of life.
Reflective Question: What ways can you take care of yourself every day, and what limits do you need to set to keep your health safe?
Encourage Wonder and Originality
Being curious is a strong way to get past problems and succeed. Walter shows how important it is to look at problems from different angles and come up with creative answers. Being interested in new things makes us open to learning, which is important for growth and balance.
What are some ways that you can make your approach to solving problems and taking on tasks more curious and creative?
Find a purpose that goes beyond you
Walter says that having a bigger goal, like helping other people or giving to charity, can make you more creative and happy with your life. When we connect to a goal bigger than ourselves, our actions often have more value and make us happier.
Think about what bigger reason or cause you can connect with to make your life more satisfying and balanced.
Walter Aguilar’s advice stresses how important it is to become self-aware, deal with stress and energy, change your point of view, set limits, encourage creativity, and connect to a bigger cause. By adding these practices to our daily routines, we can make our lives more balanced and harmonious in all areas.
