What does life balance mean to you?
I can imagine what is going through your mind - how can I achieve life balance when I am having to spend twelve or more hours at work? This scenario is for men and women alike. These days with an uncertain economic climate, many of you are probably having to take on even more duties. You are tired, unmotivated and know that the bottom line is that the mortgage and school fees have to be paid. Mums are also warn out with having to look after the children, run a household and many also go out to work, while their spouse is away travelling on business.

So, in this rather grim climate what can one do? Look at the following tips to see if they will help you get started in learning to balance your life so you learn to live the life you enjoy.

• Prioritize: Look at where you are spending your time
• Write it down: Don't think I know what I have to do today - write down the most important tasks and break them down even further
• Have a goal for each week and take at least 30 minutes a day to work on your goal
• Get a plan of action written up for the next week and eventually monthly
• Make sure you have fun. Take the kids out for a picnic. Play with them. Have time out for yourselves.

We cannot control what life sends our way, but we can control how we lead our lives.

Let me know how you are getting on. With love, Carole