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From: "L. Blades" <>
Subject: [FOLKLORE-L] BALANCED LIVING
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 07:36:26 -0400


.> ========================================================
> BALANCED LIVING...a newsletter for today's working woman
> September, 1998
> by Rachel Grossman
> ========================================================
>
> Welcome to BALANCED LIVING, a newsletter for working women who desire
> harmony in and between their personal and professional lives. Each
> month we'll discuss ways in which working women can enjoy life more --
> effortlessly and without sacrifice. Are you exhausted from trying to be
> everything to everyone, of working harder and feeling less fulfilled,
> and/or just plain tired? BALANCED LIVING offers tips and advice on how
> to remove your Superwoman label. I promise you it's possible...when
> you're ready and willing!
> ====================
> EFFORTLESS LIVING...What is it and why would I want it?
>
> Webster defines effortless as, "requiring or involving no effort;
> displaying no signs of effort; easy." Effortless living, then, is an
> easy life; one which requires no effort. It's a life where all your
> needs are met, problems don't rule, and you do only what you choose!
>
> Why would anyone want an effortless life? Imagine greeting each day
> with joy and enthusiasm, attracting only positive people and
> opportunities into your life, or having all the time you want to spend
> with family and friends. As Goethe said, "Whatever you can do, or dream
> you can do, you can"!
>
> If you're anything like me, you're may be thinking, "Sounds nice, but
> it's just not possible." If an effortless life seems like it will take,
> well, too much effort, look at the following tips. Incorporating only
> one of these small steps into your daily routine will bring you closer
> to the easy life, with little effort and no sacrifice. Remember, big
> changes often result from small beginnings!
>
> SMALL WAYS TO BEGIN LIVING WITH MORE EASE AND LESS EFFORT
>
> 1. Always arrive for appointments and meetings at least 10 minutes
> early.
> If it will take you 15 minutes to get to your next appointment,
> resolve to leave your office at least 30 minutes in advance. This gives
> you an extra five minutes for the unexpected traffic jam or missed bus
> and still gets you to your appointment 10 minutes early. Arriving early
> gives you a chance to collect your thoughts, get a drink, go to the
> bathroom, or comb your hair. It also keeps the adrenaline from coursing
> through your veins. It's this "adrenaline rush" that makes us feel
> hurried, panicked, and edgy. Why put yourself through that when you
> could just as easily arrive fresh, energetic, and ready?
>
> 2. Drive the speed limit.
> "Driving the speed limit will make my life easier?" Yes! Driving
> fast, besides endangering you and others, is another way to kick in the
> manufacture of adrenaline. The so-called "rush" that results, as
> mentioned above, often leaves us feeling hurried and on edge. Instead
> of feeling calm, we feel pressed and drained -- and life seems hard.
> When life seems difficult it's not effortless!
>
> 3. Turn off your televisions and radios.
> Being aware of current events is important, being overwhelmed by
> them is not. A steady diet of bad news is not good for our souls and
> can make us feel hopeless, helpless, and that our lives have no
> meaning. With all the other people you know still listening to the
> news, I promise you'll know when "major" events occur! Turn off your
> televisions and radios and read a good book, go for a walk, write a
> letter to a friend, or simply enjoy the quiet.
>
> 4. Prepare for the unexpected.
> Whether at work or at home, always build in more time than you
> think it will take to complete a project...because it will always take
> more time than you think! If you anticipate the need for more time on
> the front-end of a project then those last minute "unexpecteds" won't
> throw you off or cause you to panic. Completing projects becomes easy
> and effortless.
>
> 5. Schedule time on your calendar for FUN, and be specific about what
> you're going to do.
> "Why," you ask, "do I have to mark fun time on my calendar?"
> Because then it receives your attention, has high priority, and you know
> you have the time! Be specific and make the activity something so
> exciting you'll look forward to it and not cancel. This is a way to
> incorporate more fun in your life. More fun leads to greater
> satisfaction...and a sense of effortless living!
>
> These are just five suggestions. In coming months we'll look at
> additional ways to increase your satisfaction and reduce your stress.
> I'd also like to feature your ideas. What steps have you taken to
> achieve greater balance in your life? Email your ideas to me at:
> .
>
> Enjoy the easy life!
>
> Rachel Grossman
> Fertile Ground
> ====================
> Rachel Grossman is a Personal and Professional Coach. If you're ready
> to have the life you truly want, to achieve greater personal
> fulfillment, or reach a goal, consider hiring a coach. To schedule a
> free 30-minute telephone consultation send Rachel an email at:
> .
>
> SHARE WITH A FRIEND!
> Please forward this newsletter to your friends and colleagues. Anyone
> can subscribe to BALANCED LIVING by sending an email with the word
> "BALANCE" in the subject line to: . To
> unsubscribe, simply send an email with the words "CANCEL BALANCE" in the
> subject line to the same address.
>
> Copyright (c) 1998, all rights reserved. Permission is granted to
> reproduce, copy or distribute BALANCED LIVING as long as this copyright
> notice and full information about contacting the author is attached.
> The author of this newsletter is Rachel Grossman. Contact her by email
> at , or by phone at (360) 714-8685. Visit
> Rachel's web site at: http://www.fertilegroundcoach.com.
>.

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