Balance

I am doing something a little different this year instead of traditional resolutions. I got the idea from someone on one of the forums I frequent and I instantly fell in love with the idea. Instead of resolutions I am choosing a word. A word to live my year by. You can read more about this idea here "One Little Word" .

My word for 2011 is

{ BALANCE }

• mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calm behavior, judgment, etc.
• equality between the totals of the two sides of an account.
• the power or ability to decide an outcome by throwing one'sstrength, influence, support, or the like, to one side or theother.
• the act of balancing; comparison as to weight, amount,importance, etc.; estimate.

Every year there is so much that I strive to do. So many goals, wishes, needs, plans ... I often overwhelm myself. I try to do so much that I start to tire and lose my drive. I eventually qive up and then I beat myself up.

This year I want to find a balance.

Balance my lifestyle - eat better, not "diet". Be more active. Get better rest

Balance my finances - spend within my means. Lower my debt.

Balance my day - be more productive and find more "me" time

Balance my family - More time enjoying our time together. Less time stressing about what we should be doing

Balance my home - less clutter. Better organization.