10 Warning Signs That You Are Out of Balance…Pay Attention

The simple fact of the matter is, when your life is out of balance (whatever that looks like for you) you can’t perform at your highest level, professionally or personally. So if you truly desire to achieve your goals, success, happiness and better health, then you need to pay attention to what is going on in your life.

I have thrown together a list of some of the warning signs that show up in my life. Some of them are humorous, but sad and unfortunately true. I’m not claiming to be even close to a perfect example of life balance, but I am getting really good at noticing when something is a little off and stepping back for a bit to see how I can fix it. Your signs may be different, but the important thing is to take notice.

You know that you are out of balance when:

1. You work from home and are still in your pajamas at lunch time…or worse…have to rush to get showered before spouse and kids get home…

2. You do not stop to take a lunch break…away from your desk (you need to step away for a bit.)

3. You keep meaning to put on your sneakers to walk, run, dance, whatever, but don’t seem to have time…

4. Every time you close your eyes your mind races and you can’t sleep…or at the other end…the moment you sit still or lie down you can’t keep your eyes open.

5. You leave the house and realize that you forgot to fix your hair, brush your teeth, or put on mascara, earrings, or socks (yes…that was me.)

6. You can’t keep up with normal personal or household chores…forget to feed the dog (or fish,) water the plants, no clean socks (laundry piling up?)

7. It’s take-out food or cereal for dinner again because you didn’t have time (or forgot) to buy groceries or make dinner.

8. You can’t remember the last time you went on a date (even if you’re married…especially if you’re married,) visited your mother or had coffee with a friend.

9. You can’t make it through an evening without checking your phone…or dinner, playing a game with your child, a sporting event or social gathering.

10. You have trouble remembering…why you came into the room, where you put your keys or phone or purse/wallet, where you parked the car or…chuckling at this one… you make a phone call and can’t recall what you wanted to talk about (been there, done that.)

Question everything, move forward, enjoy the journey.