Find Life Balance: 3 Simple Ways

September 27, 2008


It can be overwhelming and frustrating when life seems un-controllable. When we lose control of daily situations, it can feel like we are being pulled in different directions. Life simply becomes stressful! No matter how stressed out we can get, know though that keeping our life balanced is not that difficult.

There is no need to leave our job and our family or even run away and hide in a far away place just to feel at peace and in control. 

The truth is, life balance begins within us first and foremost - regardless of what is happening around us.

Here are three simple ways to help start us in our journey to finding inner peace, harmony and life balance:

1) Find some quiet time. Personal time is one of the things that get sacrificed when people get busy. We tend to focus all our energy to helping others, trying to accomplish more than one thing at one time, meeting goals, crossing off to-do lists and just trying to accomplish everything we possibly can.

To enjoy a balanced life, we need to remember that quiet time for ourselves is extremely necessary. It is easy to say that we do not have enough time for ourselves. It’s funny though that when a situation comes up where we need to allocate some time, we are able to make time for that project. Situations like this actually make us more focused, more energetic and more productive which in turn makes us happier. It is not impossible to find some quiet time for ourselves. When we do, we should enjoy and appreciate the silence; certain activities like meditation or reading can surely turn stress into peace and ultimately happiness.

2) Take time for self-care. We must take some time to do the things we enjoy so we can love ourselves everyday. Some things we can do to nurture ourselves are: making sure we get a full 8 hours of sleep, eating a balanced diet, getting a good amount of exercise and also positive self-talk.

When we are tired or stressed out, even the littlest problem can become a nightmare. But, when we are rested and relaxed, we are able to see things in a different light - we tend to see the positive in most situations. When we take the time to take care of ourselves, we are able to replace our burnt out energy quickly. It is easier for us to handle difficult situations and easier for us to find joy and peace in our everyday lives.

3) Learn to be flexible. The biggest cause of stress in most people is high expectations. We are all guilty of this at one point of time. We have a certain expectation on how our lives must be and we get irritated when things do not fall into place. Relax! Let’s take a deep breath and try our best to have a flexible state of mind.

We must try to remove ourselves from the stressful situation and look at it from a different angle. Why not try to go with the flow? When we allow ourselves to do this, we may find that our creativity in solving problems may come out. Imagine being like a tree bending with the breeze. We can move through challenging situations with no drama or frustrations.

These three simple steps can dramatically change our state of well-being. However, we may also want to examine our outer life circumstances. Pay attention to other menial changes we can make to help support our inner work.

One example that comes to mind is letting go of obligations that may no longer be enjoyable and meaningful to us. Agreeing to perform weekly tasks does not mean we need to do it forever especially if it starts to drain our time and energy. It is all right to let go of activities that no longer complement the lifestyle we want so we can have the time to commit to other things. By doing this, we can start to create a peaceful, joyful and a more balanced life.

Finding balance in life is rewarding, but it’s challenging. Get the help you need at Real Life Guidance. It’s your place for instant downloadable help for moms, day or night.

Real Life Coaching has a New Look!

September 27, 2008

The Real Life Coaching website had just had a major overhaul - how do you like it?

I’d love your feedback!

Life Coaching for Women

September 20, 2008

Life Coaching for the Work At Home Mom

The work at home industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Along with that growth the levels of stress is elevating to the point of depressions, diseases, anxiety issues, heart conditions and so much more. Women are the most stressed and suffer as a result; even more so than their male counterpart.

Mothers really find themselves in stress mode due to trying to take care of home and business.
This does not have to be!

Ask Yourself:

  • Have you found your home life in turmoil because your focus has been more business related?
  • Is everything around you falling apart and you are wondering why?
  • Are you tired and listless throughout the day?
  • Aimlessly trying to manage home and business?

Maybe it is time for a paradigm shift!

Are You Ready To:

  • Unclutter your life?
  • Regain your energy?
  • Create a plan for your life that will blissfully incorporate your business
  • Build your confidence and self-esteem?
  • Embrace a life filled with serenity, happiness and organization?
  • Find the balance for a healthy family and a better business?
  • Watch your business take on new focused direction?

If so, we should talk.

I’m Aurelia Williams, a certified life coach who for over 6 years has worked collaboratively and successfully with many work at home mothers, helping them to realize their goals for a balanced life and business.

I know the perils of work from home and losing control of all that is around you. But can I tell you a secret?

It happens all the time. There is no reason to feel like you are all alone in your confusion because you are not. Keeping up with your home while you are trying to maintain a business is not an easy feat; but it can be done.

As your personal life coach I can work with you to:

  • Discover and embrace your authentic voice and vision for life
  • Develop habits for a less stressful more organized home and business environment
  • Enhance the quality of your communications and relationships
  • Maneuver through career or life transitions

Take the first step to realizing your ‘real-life’ dreams.

One decision can change your life!

for a free Coaching Consultation


There really is nothing like personal life coaching.

The best way to learn about it is to experience it for yourself! I would love to introduce you to the world of coaching in an absolutely free, “no strings attached” consultation.

If you are interested, simply Click Here to set up an appointment.