Balance is a Verb, Too

Often our use of the word "balance" is in the noun form. We want balance and we want to feel the power and peace it brings. But what I've found is that we all sometimes forget that balance is a verb, too.

When we shift our mindset and focus on the fact that we really have the ability to "balance" things in our lives and in our work, we then move to a totally different field of play. Just this shift in thinking allows us to create balance. We can do this by:

• allowing ourselves to set boundaries that protect us and our time
• deciding when we will complete our tasks
• specifically setting times (start and stop times)
• letting go of the need for absolute perfection
• making the commitment to create more balance in our lives and in our work
• taking charge of our schedules - of our time
• making decisions and sticking with them

This isn't necessarily an easy concept to implement; however, once done, it can be the most powerful tool we will ever have, personally as well as professionally. When we use balance as a verb, we become much more confident and competent.