Want more balance in your life? Start by figuring out what really matters to you.

Getting your priorities clear will start the process of creating a well-balanced life. Notice I use the word create, because you are in charge. Don’t think of “should” statements. Example: “I should be more concerned with studying” That is not being true to yourself. Maybe your gut is telling you that you need beauty/art/creativity in your life instead.

I’ve seen in books and done the testing myself – to ask the following types of questions (I will come back to this post and make it more specific later and give you the book title):

1. If my life could focus on one thing and one thing only, what would it be?
2. If I could add a second thing, what would that be?
3. A third?
4. A fourth?
5. A fifth?

Take a few days to think it through. Think back to when you were a child or simply when life seemed easier. We often move into a life of “shoulds” that take away our joy. With appropriate thought and your gut instinct answering you – you will come up with your top five priorities. Some common lists include things like family, careers, religion, exercise, travel, etc.

The fact is, following your fascinations & dreams help you "get it together"

It takes courage to follow what you fancy.
Life is supposed to be a journey.
Success is not measured in a position you reach, but in the obstacles you overcome while trying to suceed.(Booker T. Washington)

What is stopping you? Let your creativity loose, trust it, and stay on the path despite obstacles and slow downs.

Take courageous risks and feel good about it
Find new paths
Develop staying power
Heed your heart
Don't live in fear, because if you do, you never really live...

I want you to be inspired and I want to hear how your courageous risks and/or following your dreams have helped you get it together.