How to Lead a Well Balanced Life

Hint: it’s not about being more productive

Hint: it’s not about being more productive

Pic by Artem Bali

“We don’t need to strive towards balance, we rather need to work on the obstacles that are preventing the natural flow of balance.” ― A.A. Alebraheem

Life balance is a mirage — the closer you think you get, the further away it goes.

“How do you find work and life balance?”

I get asked this question very often, especially when facilitating workshops. No matter the topic, the notion of balance comes up all the time.

People believe my life is balanced and want to know how I do it.

Stop aiming for it, and you’ll find balance.

Maybe you feel disappointed — that’s how most people initially react when I provide this answer. They were expecting five productivity tips, not a play on words. However, when I make them go through some exercises, they realize this simple statement has more profound implications.

Balance is not something we can get; it’s a state of mind. It’s the realization that life is not stable but in constant motion.

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