Finding Balance - Valuable Tips For The Stressed and Busy

By Elizabeth Scott, M.S., About.com Guide

Updated May 14, 2011

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Just as you budget how you spend your money, it’s important to remember that budgeting is vital when you choose how to spend your time as well. This may seem like a no-brainer, but many of us still have trouble saying ‘no’ when someone asks us to commit our time to a worthy cause. All these worthy commitments can add up to a lack of balance and excessive stress for women. It may be especially difficult to say no to commitments that benefit others, that speak to our ideals, or that may get us ahead in other areas. Indeed, those are often the commitments we should say yes to, but too many of these commitments can cause an excess of stress. The following are some strategies that women can use to find balance, pare down their schedules, and relieve daily stress. (Note: This article is geared more for women because they tend to juggle more roles, but men may find this article helpful as well.)

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• Finding Balance - Vital For Women (And Men!)
• De-Clutter Your Life
• Remember The Trade-Offs
• Delegate Like A Pro
• Do A Good Enough Job
• Live In The Now, But Keep The Future In Mind
• Stay Organized
• Consult Your Inner Child

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