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Are you doing too much Do you Feel exhausted at the end of every day Resent things you used to enjoy Rely on food alcohol etc. to help you de-stress If so its time to find more balance. However many of us ignore our bodys warning signs opting instead for imbalance in every category. As Dr. Sandy Gluckman a Functional Behavior and Health Coach for parents at www.parentstakecharge.com says Were born with an amazing gifta body that knows exactly how to be perfectly healthy and balanced. Yet for some odd reason we choose to ignore this God-given gift and instead push ourselves unnaturally until we become ill. Why would we do this MANAGING YOUR EGO Oftentimes finding balance begins with letting go of our inner critic. Dr. Gluckman says Its our ego that tells us that we should be strong and perfect. Listening to it causes us to behave in ways that undermine the magnificent natural balance of our spirit body and brain. So try giving your ego a day or week off now and then. ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES If youre frustrated that you cant give 100 to your job family and social connections try asking Whats the most important thing to me right now More time with family Socializing Getting ahead Doing work I enjoy Write down your top three priorities. Dont judge them just get clear on them. Once youve done that finding balance starts to get easier. BOUNDARY SETTING AND ASKING FOR HELP You can also find more balance by managing boundaries with your tasks. Its ok to ask for help. Ask a co-worker to take on a task thats become burdensome. Get your kids to pitch in more so that youre not folding laundry at midnight. The same concept applies to many other areas where balance is a challenge including taking time for your partner or an aging parent while raising kids. Requesting help wherever possible is an integral part of staying sane when life gets hectic. MANAGING EXPECTATIONS If you love entertaining but find throwing lavish dinner parties stressful dont put your passion on hold. Host a simple potluck instead. If traveling gives you joy but college tuition makes vacations seem out of reach rethink your destination. You can still live loudly as they say on a budget. This may not be your year for a month in Europe but you can find an affordable memorable get-away that you and your spouse or family will love. There are only 24 hours in a day and we still need sleep exercise and relaxation. Let go of your ego be honest about your priorities ask for more help and manage expectations. You just might find yourself with a little more balance. Finding BalanceITS A THIN LINE BUT ITS OUT THERE by Kristin Cicciarelli