Monday, June 16, 2008

Balancing Life

There is so much in life that we try carry on our plates. Just like a salad bar with all "the works" we take what looks most appealing whether good or bad for us and pile it high on our plate. Eventually we realize our eyes were more hungry than our stomachs and we are left with food we are too full to consume.

I have found that narrowing your selection down and then taking small sample tastes of each item is important when trying to figure out which food item is actually worth going back for, then go back for a real serving size. In life it's fine to try new things here and there. Moderation is the key! If you take on too many things, you'll quickly find that there's simply not enough room for what's on your plate. Cut out the things in life that are not healthy for you or "important". Make sure you set your priorities straight. If what you value most in life is not lining up with how you spend your time then you'll feel overwhelmed, unhappy and unmotivated. Make time for family, friends and spirituality and you'll soon find that satisfaction comes from finding balance!

3 comments:

Ines said...

I just watched you on Studio 5 and I'm excited about getting your book and trying out some of your ideas. My husband and I have been married for 23 years and have been in a rut for a while. Thanks for writing about this important subject.
Ines Seamons
American Fork, UT

Ines said...

I know I just left a comment, but after reading your biography I just had to tell you that I'm German. I was born and raised in Fuerth, which is not very far from Hof. My husband actually served a mission for the LDS church partly in Hof back in 1984. My maiden name is Strenz. I wonder if your husband might know my parents? If you would like to contact me you can so so at inesseamons@afconnect.com.

Lindsey said...

Ines, so glad you are excited about the book! Do your parents still live in Germany? My husband doesn't know anyone by the last name Strenz. It's always fun to meet other Germans in Utah. Hope you try the book out and enjoy the ideas!

Lindsey