Latest "balance" Posts

#803 Finding Moments of Inner Peace Each Day

Most of us live hectic lives. Think about finding moments of inner peace each day. As you do it your stress level will diminish and you will bring more balance into you life.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in balance, Disconnect, meditation, Podcasts, quiet your mind, Stress Reduction.

Inner Peace for the Working Professional

What is inner peace? A quick Google search turned up, “a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress. Being ‘at peace’ is considered by many to be healthy and the opposite of being stressed or anxious.” We usually think of monks or yogis as those who live in a perpetual state of inner peace. They’re not participating in the daily grind that most of us endure. For the rest of us, the biggest challenge to achieving a state of inner peace is our daily life.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in balance, Disconnect, meditation, quiet your mind.

#741 Saying No Tactfully

Agreeing to do everything people ask of you can become overwhelming in terms of the work load you take on. There are times when we may have to say no. This could lead to repercussions.  The question is, how good are you at saying no tactfully?…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in balance, Get things done, Life balance, Podcasts.

#740 Technology Can Tether You to the Office

Technology can tether you to the office and never allow you to escape from work. This leads to greater stress and imbalance in life. Today we discuss how to set boundaries.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in balance, Disconnect, Life balance, Podcasts.

#739 Workaholic

Employers love the workaholic over the short-term. The problem is that without life balance the workaholic is more likely to have issues in their personal life that ultimately affect work.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in balance, Disconnect, Life balance, Podcasts.

Being Busy

Westerners, especially workers here in the U.S., seem to be addicted to being busy. We derive self-importance from being busy and even choose to wear it as a badge of honor.

What are we busy doing: attending meetings, putting out proverbial fires, dealing with personnel, doing paperwork? As we are busy doing these tasks, how effectively are we moving through them?

Have you noticed when you have a deadline, you always find a way to get things done in the time allotted? If you have a mountain of tasks to complete the day before you leave for vacation, that day becomes incredibly productive.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in balance, Disconnect, Get things done, Life balance, productivity.

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