For some people, this doesn’t happen very often because they just go with the ebbs and tides of life. Most of the time, it’s easy to go with the flow, but when there’s a lack of balance in life, as the yin and yang goes, does it change things? I’ve been thinking about this idea lately because when it’s been a long week and something goes wrong, it’s hard to not feel off balance. For example, forgetting your cell phone at home or not packing extra money is an inconvenience, but also can make you feel vulnerable or out of sorts. Does an unnoticed security come with keeping your life balanced and ordered or is it more complex than that?

How To Be Optimistic And Go With The Flow

If you’re the most comfortable when things are going your way, then you’re like most people. It’s hard to let go of yourself and just let things happen as they’re meant to happen. Having a balance in life is what many religions and mantras state as being one of the calmest states. It’s true, though – when you feel like you’re been given both challenges and freedom in succession, then you feel accomplished and peaceful at the same time. However, this balance also gives you a sense of security that you’re doing fine even if not everything is perfect. You could be stressing about your next move, but know that with the bad comes the good in an endless circle of unity. It’s the security in knowing that nothing stays the same forever and that bad situations shall pass, leading into better pastures. Security is also the opposite of vulnerability, which is what happens when things feel “off-balance.” Should this be the way your mind deals with the changes that inevitably come up in life?

Having equality in all areas of life is impossible most of the time. It’s pretty rare when everything feels completely perfect, yet it’s what we strive for. The trick is learning to live with the imperfections of complete balance and strive to have as much unity in your life as possible. That might mean calming yourself down when something doesn’t go quite the way you planned, but assuring yourself that everything will balance out eventually. Balance doesn’t necessarily have to mean security, even it might make you feel secure. Life is an ever-moving sphere of changes and feeling off balance for a day or more doesn’t have to be such a trial. The quote, “This too shall pass” is actually a comforting line in these types of situations, representing the idea that everything always comes full circle. It’s important to remember that balance is a relative idea and that whatever you consider to be “stressful” might not even be a cause for concern. By realizing that balance is all in your mind, then you can truly come to realize what real unity and peace is.

Living Life Through Words: How Can Quotes Inspire You?

Therefore, it’s vital to remind yourself occasionally that balance and security are all in your head – what may seem balanced and secure to one person might be off-kilter to another. It’s all about finding your stress-free zone and realizing that you can feel secure even if everything isn’t going your way. It’s all about tricking your mind into changing its tune and realizing that some things are just meant to be the way they are. Sisters, nothing is set in stone, so make your life as stress-free as you want it to be!

What gives you balance and/or security in your life? Post your ideas below in the comments.

Egypt is a major force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry! She simultaneously holds down duties as the midday personality on NYC’s 107.5 WBLS, host of Fine Living Network’s “Bartender Wars”, correspondent for NBC Universal’s “The Maury Show”, and co-host of the syndicated daytime TV hit “Home Delivery” (now re- airing on the Ion Network). She is also widely recognized as the voice of Premiere Radio Networks “Synopsis” entertainment report on “Live In The Den With Big Tigger” which is broadcast in over 72 cities across 3 continents, making her one of the most recognizable voices in the syndicated radio arena. Egypt recently sat down with HelloBeautiful for an exclusive interview where she discussed how she balances work/life, her upcoming marriage and how she felt when she turned 30.

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BP Member Spotlight: Egypt

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Women are notorious for putting the needs of others ahead of their own. But bringing yourself into the spotlight will give you the energy and enthusiasm you need to be at your best. Does the mere thought of putting yourself first make you cringe? Here’s why it shouldn’t and a few ways to prioritize taking care of you.

Find balance in your to-do list

Stress often spikes in the summertime, when kids are home from school and vacations have to be planned and scheduled. If you’re taking care of the house, work and family — and neglecting yourself — there’s no balance in your life. Studies show that not taking time for yourself and fulfilling your needs, puts your health at risk, so you’re less capable to meet life’s demands. It’s a downward spiral.

5 minute energy boosters for the office

One way to alleviate some of the demands is to have a family meeting to coordinate other family members helping out with the daily chores and errands. You might even consider a nanny or working with extended family to take care of your kids, if they are too young to do chores; it will give you a few more precious hours in the day and better balance your daily to-do list.

Instant ways to recharge and revitalize

Feel as though you need a few rejuvenating days of not-lifting-a-finger at a spa? You may not have the luxury of time or money for that kind of indulgence, but it’s the little changes you incorporate into your daily life that make the biggest impact. Start with these four “instant” strategies to rev your energy: move more, eat well, rest up and get connected.

Move more

Start a morning walking group with neighborhood friends. A group activity provides the motivation and social support. Once you do it, you’ll feel great for the rest of the day.

Squeeze in physical activity throughout your day. Walk up and down the sidelines at your kids’ soccer games or practice mini-sprints around the playground at the park. Do lunges or squats while you watch your favourite TV show and switch to sit-ups or push-ups during the commercials. Buy a cordless phone so you can stand up and walk around while you’re talking. Every bit counts.

Make fitness a family event and play with your kids. Run with a game of tag, skip rope, throw a Frisbee or kick a soccer ball around an obstacle course. Not only does this get the whole family moving, it also affords you important quality family time.

Get active during your vacation. Sometimes family vacations can feel more draining than staying at home. To help you reap the vacay rewards, make a concerted effort to connect with nature. Swim for 20 minutes if you’re staying near a lake, bring your bike or inline skates along, too.

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“I find balance in two places, when I’m working out and when I’m with my kids. The noise of my children is music to my ears,” says Usher.

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“When I hear them my mind is not focused on all of the things that are holding me down. When I’m with my boys it’s all about them and I just put it all together somehow.”

“We spend most of our time in Atlanta in the car traveling wherever we’re going to go. That’s when our fun moments are, either at home or in the car.”

Check out Usher and one of his boys below:

Putting on your makeup in the car is a total NO-NO, but a new study suggests that women who apply makeup in the morning have better balance and are overall less clumsy, which could therefore cause less accidents on the road! Says Telegraph,

Researchers believe that the time consuming act of slapping on lipstick or applying blusher could serve as a form of stretching exercise, improving people’s balance and co-ordination.

A study led by the research communications director from the cosmetics giant L’Oreal found that older women who applied make-up in the morning stood straighter and had fewer falls than those who did not.

Dr Patricia Pineau, of the University of St Etienne in France, claimed that the findings could help prevent many debilitating accidents.

Her team studied 100 women aged between 65 and 85 as part of a study originally intended to measure the effect of wearing make-up on self esteem.

They were fitted with belts to measure their posture and given special insoles to test their centre of gravity.

The team concluded that those who wore even a small amount of make-up appeared to be more stable on their feet.

“They held themselves differently to those who did not wear make-up,” Dr Pineau was quoted as saying.

While this study is pretty interesting, I honestly can’t say that it’s necessarily true – I’ve been wearing makeup since high school, and I’m just as clumsy and off-balance as I’ve ever been! But maybe I’m an exception. What about you?

There’s a difference between putting on a little makeup in the morning, and putting on a full clown face! It could be a huge turn-off.

When is it time to throw that old makeup out?