Many times the life of a successful person becomes quite hectic and we reach a point where things start to seem like they are spiraling out of control.   A big part of self empowerment is to prioritizing your day, but many times we are too geared toward reaching our desired goal that we forget to prioritize time for ourselves., because we need to insure that we have a balance in our lives so things don't get out of control.   We need tomake timefor ourselves, just like wemake timefor our phone calls and exercise programs.  Below are a few suggestions to help to create more of a balance in our busy schedules.  Feel free to offer suggestions on what is working in your daily routine.

1) Quiet of mediation time-  Taking just 10 to 20 minutes per day to go within and center ourselves is all we need to our energy levels at peak performance.  Putting on some soft music or a mediation program does wonders.  I like to just sit for several minutes and count all the things in my life that I am thankful for.   This helps me focus on all that is right in my life and keeps the negativity at a minimum.  The main purpose of quiet time is to just get away by yourself and re-energize during the course of your busy day.

2) Simple Self Care- Getting a full 8 hours of sleep (or as much as you personally need) is a great start, as well as eating nutritious food, exercising daily and speaking kindly to yourself.
Have you ever noticed that when you're really tired or stressed, even the smallest problem can seem like a nightmare?  On the other hand, when you're feeling well-rested and centered, you're much better able to handle upsets.  Caring for yourself is one sure way to consistently replenish your energy, inner peace and joy - which means you'll have the strength to handle whatever comes your way.

3)  Flexibility.

Did you know that one of the biggest causes of stress is rigid expectations?  We all do it from time to time; get a mental picture of how our lives "should be" - and get really annoyed when our outer circumstances don't cooperate!  One of the biggest gifts you can give yourself is a flexible state of mind.  In other words, learn how to detach from unrealistic expectations and go with the flow.

When you have a flexible mind-set, you're able to deal with crises and problems much more easily because you're not working against a preconceived notion of how things "should be".  You're able to tap into your creative problem-solving skills and move through challenges without all the drama and frustration.  Be like the tree that bends with the breeze - and you're much less likely to break!

These inner changes can make a dramatic difference in your state of well-being, but you may also want to examine your outer life circumstances and see if there are other small changes you can make to help support your inner work.

For example, you might choose to let go of certain obligations that are no longer meaningful or enjoyable to you.  Just because you agreed to host weekly meetings for a support group three years ago doesn't mean you have to keep doing it forever - especially if it's become a drain on your time and energy!

Be willing to let go of activities that no longer complement the lifestyle you desire, and you'll create a space for greater fulfillment, joy and peace.

These 3 techniques that seem so simple, are so crucial to maintaining a successful lifestyle.  Please don't take them for granted.  Self empower, live your life at peak performance.

To your success,

Terry Poster