{"id":129,"date":"2018-05-15T01:53:43","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T01:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zenmonkeys.com\/?p=129"},"modified":"2018-06-15T10:38:26","modified_gmt":"2018-06-15T10:38:26","slug":"seeking-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zenmonkeys.com\/index.php\/2018\/05\/15\/seeking-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeking Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I really like Gary Keller\u2019s concept of \u201ccounter-balance\u201d. He talks about understanding when to stay consistent and focused with all aspects of life and when to go to the extremes and really make a difference in a particular area.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIn life there are three things that need constant counterbalance: family and friends, your body and spirit, and personal needs. When one of these is ignored they can all suffer. Each one requires your attention to a certain degree and none should be sacrificed for work.<\/p>\n<p>When you let go of the idea of balancing \u2013 giving everything equal attention and trying to get everything done \u2013 that\u2019s when you\u2019ll start seeing success at both work and at home. The trick is setting priorities and letting those take the front seat even if that means putting other things in the backseat, trunk or leaving them on the side of the road.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Original Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/the1thing.wpengine.com\/66-day-challenge\/66-day-challenge-stressed-at-work-absent-at-home-and-failing-at-both\">http:\/\/the1thing.wpengine.com\/66-day-challenge\/66-day-challenge-stressed-at-work-absent-at-home-and-failing-at-both<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The idea of balance can also be an illusion. Losing balance is often the result of the narrative in our head gone wild. Staying present in the moment is the first step towards seeking daily balance. 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