5 Secret Keys to Achieving Balance in Your Life

Over the past few years, we’ve all had to deal with a lot of stress and change. Many of us have had to adjust to new lifestyle changes, such as remote work and increased parenting responsibilities.

Achieving the right balance in such an uncertain and difficult time may be challenging, especially if you’re also caring for children.

We want to share 5 research-based secret keys for achieving a balanced life to prevent stress and burnout. 

1. Learn to Let Loose

Learning to let loose means relaxing and unwinding to give your mind some rest. The skill of “doing nothing” is a difficult one to master. It requires a certain amount of mindfulness and awareness.

One way to manage stress is mindfulness meditation. Studies have shown that practising mindfulness meditation is an effective way to control stress while also promoting relaxation.

When you do nothing, you can be present in your body and mind, or you can get caught up in thoughts about the future. When you focus on your worries, it’s easy to get stressed out and overwhelmed, which can lead to negative habits like overeating or drinking too much.

2. Escape the Chaos

If you start feeling overwhelmed, then taking a break is one of the best things you can do for yourself. A good way to take a break is to go for a short walk or a run. Anything that gets your blood flowing and helps you to clear your mind will enhance your productivity when you get back to work.

Even if you’re just taking a short break with a cup of tea or coffee, make sure you take regular time out. This will help you keep your productivity levels high throughout the day.

3. Keep It Fresh

Experiment with your exercise routine and take up an exciting new challenge. This will stop your workout from getting boring. Choose a type of exercise that is tailored to your needs and abilities.

Here are some different workout ideas to get you started:

• Take an LLGA dance workout class. This type of workout combines cardio with some fun dance moves and has many health benefits!
• Take a brisk walk around the local park.
• Weight training can be a great way to build muscle and increase strength.

4. Try Something New

Push yourself outside of your comfort zone and try something completely new!

Memorable experiences break up the repetition of everyday life and can help improve your well-being, even if you start with something small. If you’re feeling uninspired, here are a few things you can try:

• Try spending an afternoon visiting a place you have never been before, like a gallery, a library, or a local beauty spot.
• Take a class to learn a new skill.
• Those looking to start small can kick things off by cooking something new in the kitchen each week and see which flavours they like best, or simply even giving a new healthy takeaway dish a go. This adds variety to your diet and stops things from getting boring.

5. Do More Yoga!

Yoga teaches you to spend more time present in your body. It keeps you fit and helps manage stress. Trying different types of yoga will help you find the right one for you, such as Hatha, Yin, and Ashtanga yoga.

 

Yoga can help you lose weight by helping you build strength and flexibility, which are both important for burning calories. As yoga is also a low-impact exercise, it’s easy on your joints as well. So if you’re looking to lose weight while protecting your joints, yoga could be a good fit.

It is important to do yoga correctly to reap the benefits. Make sure you follow a good instructor and use a non-slip yoga mat to prevent injury. Visit our video library for yoga resources and other fitness-related content.

Take action!

These 5 secret keys to getting a work/life balance all help you to manage stress, prevent boredom, and stay healthy. Choose an activity and start to make changes today!

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