Balance – Taking More Time For Yourself
T Harv. Eker
Article: The Secret of Balance – Taking More Time For Yourself
In your quest to find out how to become a millionaire, you may have missed out on one vital bit of advice – the importance of finding the balance in life, to find time for yourself amidst all the hard work. While some are constantly striving for riches and success, many others are simply content to find happiness, peace and the chance to relax. The busier you are, the more important this becomes. Even if you are on a major mission to make a million dollars, you will still need to learn that balance is essential to really be a success across all areas of life.
The real definition of success should be about balance, family and friends, enjoyable pursuits, and self-nurturing, just as much as it is about wealth and achievement. This is often difficult however, as we work long hours with little time left to relax. How do we find the solution to get that all-important balance then? The answer is simpler than you may think – we need to determine what really matters in life, and learn to keep everything in balance. One of the biggest lessons taught in T. Harv Eker’s millionaire mind book is how to keep life in balance for the ultimate success across business and personal areas.
Always make time to enjoy life, spend time with your family and loved ones, and enjoy life – if that means taking a day off to spend with our children, then do it! True wealth is about giving us the lifestyle and means to enjoy life, rather than struggle and worry about finances. With balance, you will be able to make time for yourself, to let go of your old habits, delegate tasks and take a good look at your values and work ethics to find a way to balance life, as you learn how to be millionaire in all areas of your life.
Now that you know how important balance is, how can you go about achieving it in your life?
EXERCISE:
List your values. If you didn’t have to work, how would you spend your time? In order to have more time for yourself, how can you leverage yourself? (i.e. earn money while you sleep). To whom can you delegate some of your time-consuming tasks? (i.e. letting someone else clean the house or mow the lawn can add years to your life and life to your years)!
Today adjust your schedule for the next month by designating specific times you take for yourself. Block out these times first. Consider them appointments and keep them as you would any other.
Declaration:
I take time for myself because “I” am a priority in my life.
