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Dr. Franceska Jones

Benefits of Living a Balanced Life

Living a balanced life simply means taking care of all the different aspects of your life; mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. This is what brings about fulfillment and satisfaction as you go through life. As someone who has found balance, and continues to work towards maintaining it, here are some of the benefits of living a balanced life.

As we go through life and all its activities, it is normal to feel overwhelmed at some point. I know firsthand what it is like to keep up with different aspects of your life, but once you find that balance, trust me when I say the benefits are endless! If you want to achieve complete well-being and unhinged happiness, you need to find that balance. 

Living a balanced life simply means taking care of all the different aspects of your life; mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. This is what brings about fulfillment and satisfaction as you go through life. As someone who has found balance, and continues to work towards maintaining it, here are some of the benefits of living a balanced life.

Improved Happiness 

Happiness is not overrated as some people tend to think. It is a feeling that brings peace, and most people get to experience it every day. To live a balanced life, you must prioritize your happiness by making time to do the things that you love. Don’t just go through the motions of life, because daily boring routines will steal your joy. 

Break the flow of your routine by taking time out to read a book, see a movie, indulge in self-care, take a walk to the park, or hang out with family. The question is, what makes you happy? Prioritize those things without hesitation because you deserve it. Once you do these things, happiness will come easy for you. 

 

You Develop a Greater Sense of Purpose 

Everyone who lives a balanced life always feels a greater sense of purpose. This is because they’ve been able to set goals for themselves and achieve those goals. You live in alignment with your values, set goals, and follow through until you see those things ticked off your list. This can lead to a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment as you no longer struggle with getting things done, and walking the path is now easy. 

 

Overall Better Health 

Balancing your mental, physical, and spiritual life promotes better health all around. Taking care of all the different aspects of your health improves it. When you prioritize your mental health, for example, you’ll no longer struggle with feeling stressed out and anxious about little things. Going the extra mile to exercise and enjoy simple activities like Pilates, jogging, and stretching will improve your physical health.  

You’ll discover that your energy levels will increase, and the risk of developing some chronic diseases will drastically reduce. This can only happen when you balance everything out and pay attention to your health. A balanced life means prioritizing every aspect of your life with the same level of intensity. So, pay your health the same level of attention as your work.

Increased Productivity 

Living a balanced life helps to enhance your productivity. You’ll find that things you used to struggle to do will come easy for you. Because you have now placed the same level of importance on everything, you can manage your time more and create a more feasible schedule for your days. 

One of the ways to achieve increased productivity as you try to live a balanced life is by prioritizing tasks based on their importance, following a schedule, and setting achievable goals. You’ll see how easy it becomes down the road. 


Develop Stronger Relationships 

Living a balanced life also means regularly connecting with family, friends, and co-workers. That means you make more time for the people you care about and strengthen the bond you have with them.  You need people in your life for support, and for care, because no one can truly go through this life alone. 

Taking out the time to bond with people around you; that’s what balance in relationships is all about. 

Living a balanced life is not far-fetched; all it takes is effort and the decision to take your life into your hands. Focus on your values, do the things you love, set goals for work and achieve them, bond with the people you care about, and take care of your health (mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual). This is how to live a balanced life and enjoy the benefits. 

It won’t be easy at first but start first, and you’ll find that it just becomes your lifestyle. 



Sources

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/241736674_Lifestyle_Balance_A_Review_of_Concepts_and_Research