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Balance, Not Resolutions

January is an exciting time and many people make New Year’s Resolutions; like losing weight, giving up smoking, writing a book, and other pledges.  Studies show that only 8% of people keep their New Year’s Resolutions, however.  That drive and determination we have in January, quickly gets overwhelmed by our daily lives.

The other day I was having coffee with a friend and neither of us had made any New Year’s Resolutions for 2017.  My friend told me that instead she planned to focus on a balance of her mind, body, and soul on a regular basis.  Making smaller adjustments in her life to achieve balance, rather than grand promises that wouldn’t withstand the crush of daily activities. 

I thought was a great way to go about things.  I already have a similar program every other Thursday.  On Thursdays, I wake up and go to my body pump class first thing in morning.  At lunch, I have Bible study, to refill my soul.  After work, I have my local Stuttgart International Toastmasters Club meeting, challenging my mind.  This gives me at least two days a month when all three aspects are being filled.


Life is busy, we need to remember to keep balance.  One day might be more focused on one aspect than another.  That is perfectly all right.  Sometimes, the opportunity also arises when we can do more than one at the same time, like when I was able to run at sunrise on the beach.  The key is for each of us to practice balance in our daily lives.  We don’t need sweeping resolutions and changes.  Most of simply need small adjustments to restore balance to our lives.
Beach Running

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