What is a Well Balanced Life?

What is a Well-Balanced Life?

CEOs will tell you that there’s no such thing as a balanced life. But that’s not true. Some people might prefer a life that’s unbalanced, but that option doesn’t appeal to everyone. A well-balanced life is a worthwhile objective for the majority of the population.

 What is a well-balanced life?

 It’s a life that has all the resources and activities that you most desire. It largely avoids feelings of sacrifice. A balanced life isn’t for those that want to be the best in the world at something. It’s not for the people that live on the edge or the fringe. It’s for regular people that want to enjoy all aspects of life, rather than focus on one thing.

 In short, a balanced life contains everything you want it to contain.

 All balanced lives have several things in common:

 1. Finances. If you’re struggling to pay your bills, your life isn’t balanced. If you can’t do the things you most want to do for financial reasons, your life isn’t balanced. Can you afford school supplies? A new transmission? Do you spend all of your waking hours trying to make enough money?

 ● You don’t need to be wealthy to have a balanced life, but you do need to have enough money.

 2. Transportation. Can you get where you need to be, when you need to be there? Transportation can take the form of walking, public transportation, ride services, friends, or your own vehicle.

 ● Reliable transportation is an important part of living a balanced life.

 3. Friends. You might need ten friends, or one might be plenty. However, we all need at least one friend. You can’t do everything alone.

 4. Intimate relationship. This one is optional for many people, but entirely necessary for others. Most of us do better if we have an intimate relationship, or a relationship with the potential to become intimate. Busy people often neglect this area of their lives, but that can be a mistake.

 5. Health. Poor health can quickly take the wind out of your sails. A well-balanced life includes a healthy mind and body. While your health isn’t 100% under your control, you have more control over it than you’ve probably been exercising.

 6. Time. If you don’t have enough free time, your life isn’t well-balanced. How much free time do you need? That’s up to you. However, if you don’t have time to do the things you really want to do, you don’t have enough.

 7. Fun. Everyone needs to have some fun once in a while. Can you quickly answer the question, “What do you do for fun?”? If not, you have some work to do.

 8. Personal growth. Progress is part of enjoying life. We feel great when we’re making progress. How have you grown and changed in the last six months?

 9. Career. Money is one thing. Your career is another. Though, they can be closely related. If you make plenty of money, but hate how you make it, your life could be better.

 Do you have a balanced life? It’s easy to know. Do you have the money and time to take care of yourself, your family, and to do the things you most want to do? Do you have the social life you desire? Do you have enough time in your week to have fun and grow personally? Do you enjoy your career?

 You already know if your life is balanced or not. If it’s not, what are you going to do to re-balance it?

Live Your Best Life in 6 Steps

Everyone is different. It’s not reasonable to expect that everyone wants to live the same life. But, to step outside the options that society deems to be acceptable can be a little scary. Our need to impress and be accepted can be very strong.

Perhaps you’ve never really considered what your dream life would be. It’s hard to hit a target that you’ve never identified.Follow these steps to imagine the best life you could possibly have and then live it:

 1. Be true to yourself. You can’t live your best life if you’re pretending to be someone or something that you’re not. The first step in living your best life is to admit to yourself who you really are. Be honest about your likes, dislikes, and dreams.

 ● Maybe you would like to live in a cabin in the woods and grow all of your food.

 ● Or do you love the idea of minimalism and frugality?

 ● Do you prefer animals to people?

 ● Would you like to live in a commune?

 ● Do you love to play the accordion?

 ● Would you like to travel the world like a nomad without a home base?

 ● Do you want to spend all of your time and resources saving the planet?

 ● Does the idea of having children horrify you? Or would you like to try for 13 kids?

 ● Choose what appeals to you. Any admiration or scorn you receive from others won’t last long enough for your cup of coffee to get cold.

 2. Make a plan. Relying on chance or luck is a losing game in the long run. If you want a specific life, it’s important to choose it and then make a plan to get there. Make a long-term plan that begins with something you can do today.

 3. Execute your plan. Many people love to dream and plan. That’s the easy and fun part. Unfortunately, few people ever take the first step in their plan. They never get started.

 ● Take some sort of action each day outlined by your plan. You don’t have to do an amazing amount of work each day to make significant progress over time. A little each day eventually grows into substantial results.

 ● The hardest part is getting started, so ensure that you get started as soon as possible. There will never be a perfect time to begin. Begin now and make the best of it. Everything changes once you actually begin.

 4. Learn from your mistakes. Neither you nor your plan is flawless. You will make mistakes and try things that don’t work. That should be expected. Decide that you’re going to learn from your mistakes, adjust your approach, and try again.

 5. Focus. Keep your attention on those things that are relevant regarding your plans. Reject nearly everything else.

 ● Why are you gossiping about your coworkers or neighbors?

● Still upset about how your ex cheated on you 13 years ago?

● Annoyed by the price of gasoline?

 ● What do any of these sorts of things have to do with achieving your goals and attaining your dream life? (Nothing.)

 6. Finish. You can’t live your best life if you give up on your quest to attain it. Keep going until you’ve arrived where you want to be.

Your best life is out there ready for you to claim it! Be completely honest with yourself, make a plan, and stick with it until you’ve arrived. The life you desire is attainable and within your reach. Do you have the courage to make it happen?

Take a chance on feeling happy and fulfilled. Chase after your dream life.

Repeat After Me – I AM….

I am uniquely special.

I know there isn’t anyone like me in the world. I appreciate my uniqueness. I appreciate my specialness.

I am learning to accept myself as I am. I am learning to love myself unconditionally. I am learning how to let go of self-judgement.

I am grateful for all the positive affirmations that are now becoming commonplace. I am grateful that others are starting to become more positive in the world. I am grateful for my uniqueness.

I can see how my uniqueness can serve the world. I am happy that I am special. I am happy that I see the uniqueness in all people. I am happy that I see all people as special.

I love diversity. I love creativity. I love when people express their true selves. I love when I have the courage to express my unique self.

I know that when I give myself permission to be my unique self, it opens the door for others to be their unique selves too.  I am grateful for the times I have had the courage to be my truly unique self.

I recognize that the more I express my creativity and uniqueness, the more it gives fresh ideas to others, so they can express themselves more fully. I realize that when we are all our creative selves, we bring more new ideas to the world.

Today, I am thankful that I have the courage to step out and be unique. I choose to be my unique special self. I feel greater self-esteem when I am my authentic self.

 Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What is unique about me?

2. What is special about me?

3. How can being my unique self serve the world?

BRAVENLY – BREAKTHROUGH

What is the 30-Day Breakthrough?

A program that supports you in your journey to a healthier lifestyle.

Gives you a realistic approach to healthy eating by fueling your body with natural energy. Enhances weight management by taking our products, creating the best version of you from the inside out.DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE

5 DAILY KEYS

Unlock your unique Breakthrough with the 5 daily keys + exercise guide, food plans, grocery lists, science-backed tools & training, & MORE!

BREAKTHROUGH BUNDLE

3 powerhouse products, formulated to target specific needs while working synergistically together to maximize your Breakthrough experience. 

COMMUNITY

Breakthrough Program Facebook Groups packed with Unparalleled friendship, and accountability, filled to the brim with support, encouragement and motivation. 

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

ANYONE WHO:

• Wants to create a healthier overall lifestyle
• Is looking to create healthy habits that actually stick
• Needs a realistic approach to healthy eating + working out
• Wants to feel happier + more confident each day
• Needs help learning strategies for healthy eating
• Wants to learn how to have more motivation to work out

A 30-DAY BREAKTHROUGH

MAY HELP YOU EXPERIENCE:

• Gut detox
• Clearer skin
• Better productivity habits
• Weight loss
• Mental clarity
• Increased self-confidence
• More positive mindset
• A healthier relationship with food
• And more!

THE BREAKTHROUGH BUNDLE:

Let the collaborative power of our metabolism boosting pill, body-balancing beverage, and turmeric super drink support your body throughout your journey to a healthier & happier lifestyle.

This bundle of premium, results-driven products delivers a powerful punch at an incredible price when consistently used together! Enjoy these three core products daily and prepare to experience your big breakthrough!ADD TO CART

5 DAILY KEYS TO UNLOCK YOUR BREAKTHROUGH:

FOOD

Commit to a food plan. 

PRODUCT

 Take your Bravenly products.

MOVE

 Do 20 minutes of physical activity.

HYDRATE

 Drink half your body weight in oz of water.

MINDSET

 Complete 15 minutes of self development.

BREAKTHROUGH PROGRAM RESOURCES

Take your 30-Day Breakthrough to a whole new level with our Breakthrough tools, resources, and guides! 

BREAKTHROUGH PROGRAM GUIDE

Use this guide to support and educate you during your 30-day Breakthrough.DOWNLOAD

BREAKTHROUGH WORK OUT GUIDE

Interested in diving deeper into your fitness journey? Follow along with our 4-week Workout Guide! DOWNLOAD

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Track everything from your 5 Daily Keys, and workouts, to grocery lists and meal planning.DOWNLOAD

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Bravenly Global Opens Its Doors!

Bravenly Global opens doors for pre-launch as a social marketing company to offer a trio of original wellness products plus an income-building opportunity

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bravenly Global is a new social marketing company that offers a trio of wellness products with multiple health benefits. Bravenly also offers an income-building opportunity for those who help the company attract new customers. Bravenly Global was founded by husband and wife, Brent and Aspen Emry, with a mission to “set people up to win in a way that embodies courage and integrity to make a lasting impact.”

Bravenly’s initial product line features three wellness products known as “The Breakthrough Bundle” They are named Balance, Gold and Burn. Bravenly™ BALANCE is a comprehensive and supportive supplement. This beverage is formulated with over 50 carefully selected ingredients that make up 9 powerful blends for high potency and bioavailability. Bravenly™ GOLD was intentionally designed to crush your hunger cravings, boost fat loss, and support a healthy defensive immunity. There’s a whole latte love about this powerhouse powder! Bravenly™ BURN is a capsuled proprietary formulation is may stimulate your metabolism and optimize your immunity, energy, digestion, and blood sugar levels.

Bravenly’s products are complemented by their revolutionary Breakthrough Program. This 30-day program gives you a realistic approach to healthy eating by fueling your body with natural energy, enhances weight management by taking our products, and helps you create the best version of you from the inside out. “The Breakthrough Program expresses our commitment to make Bravenly more like a supportive family than a traditional direct selling company.”

Founder Aspen Emry said: “What sets Bravenly Global apart as a business opportunity is its family-oriented culture. No one in Bravenly is ever ‘just a number.’ You will know that you are valued and appreciated for who you are. With Bravenly, direct selling is a collaborative adventure: friends help friends succeed.”

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Beyond Bravenly

Begin Your Wellnes Journey with Bravenly

LET’S DO IMMEASURABLY MORE…

The Beyond Bravenly Foundation is focused on bringing hope in underserved areas, knowing that through generosity, and humility we are meant for more.

We are so excited to lock arms with our Bravenly Family and make an impact BEYOND what we can imagine our business and products making. We know that we are called to bless people by being the hands and feet of Jesus here on earth. 

Because of you, we are able to do immeasurably more. 

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Accept Your Reality

Accept Your Reality

Sometimes in life, we end up in situations that we just can’t change.

Radical acceptance is all about fully accepting your reality in situations that are beyond your control. This doesn’t mean you approve of the situation, are giving up, or that it isn’t painful. You are still allowed to feel however you feel, but by accepting that it is what it is, you give the problem less power over you and you can begin to move forward.

Helpful Tips:

Notice when you’re fighting against reality. The first step in accepting reality is gaining awareness that you’re resisting it. If you’re feeling bitter or resentful, wishing things were different, or thinking about how life isn’t fair, you might be fighting reality.

Remind yourself that you can’t change what has already happened. By identifying what you can and can’t control, you can turn your energy towards coping with the things you can’t change.

Embrace your feelings. You might still be angry, scared, overwhelmed, or lonely–that’s okay. Accepting reality includes everything that you’re feeling too without any judgement.

Relax your body. If you’re feeling stressed or are pushing against the reality of your situation, there’s a good chance your body is tense. Physically relaxing your body can help you feel more ready to accept what is reality.

Try yoga, taking a hot bath or shower, deep breathing exercises, or getting a massage to help you relax.

Practicing radical acceptance has been shown to reduce feelings of shame, guilt, and anxiety.

Why Aries women are force to be reckoned with…

7 Core Traits Of The Aries Woman…

#1: Aries women are some of the most passionate people that you’ll ever meet, but…

The Aries woman is full of life and passion. She’s always got a million different things on the go and is constantly up for trying new things. She’ll also talk your ear off for hours on end if you ask the right questions.

But sometimes her passion can wither quickly and she can find herself losing interest in people or activities that don’t present her with a challenge. Her gung-ho ambition allows her to devote all of her energy to projects that entice her and once something becomes boring, the Aries woman may become impatient. She often moves on to new projects before she completes the old ones and people who can’t match her fire may get cast aside for new playmates.

#2: Aries women have a relentless sense of optimism and belief in themselves.

The Aries traits of optimism and self-belief run deep within these women. She believes that she will be successful if she puts her mind to something – and usually she’s right. She will also defend the rights of others when she believes in the cause.

It’s this eternal optimism that keeps her moving forward but it’s also this same thing however that sometimes stops her from learning from the past. Still, it’s hard to focus on the past when you’re living in the moment and making moves towards the future. She doesn’t dwell on bygone days.

#3: Aries women are resilient and they’re anything but easy to take down.

The Aries woman is courageous, steadfast and not afraid to share her opinions or make herself visible. In the face of an obstacle they rise to the challenge and don’t allow themselves to take bulls#*t from anyone.

Because of her natural strength the Aries woman often takes on leadership roles within her pack. She may also put a lot of pressure on herself to succeed, criticising herself harshly if she doesn’t live up to her own standards.

#4: Aries women like to be in control and can get frustrated big time when things don’t go according to plan.

The independent traits of the Aries woman make her quite the competent leader but when things don’t go according to plan, especially because somebody else screwed up, she can get pretty damn frustrated.

This can also make her a bit inflexible when it comes to embracing differing opinions. She may have trouble compromising on things that she believes she knows best about. Just sometimes she could do with being a bit more open-minded when it comes to hearing out alternative approaches and solutions.

#5: Aries women have a strong sense of belief in their own abilities.

An Aries woman is confident in her own abilities and knows the value that she brings to the table. She is also confident that the important people in her life will stick by her side which helps her get away with having such a strong and assertive personality.

Her inner self belief combined with her desire to make it to the top often sees her striving to the very highest levels of success which can result her doing extremely well in life particularly financially and career-wise.

#6: Aries women are some of the most fun people you will ever meet, period.

Aries ladies can be so damn fun to hang out with that you’ll find yourself totally letting your guard down and forgetting about everything else that’s going on in the world.

Her impulsive nature is contagious and people often find themselves doing all sorts of things they wouldn’t normally do when hanging with an Aries woman.

#7: But if you piss off an Aries woman you’ll open the flood gates to hell.

Lets get this straight – the Aries women can be some of the kindest or the meanest people you’ve ever met… it all just depends on how you treat them.

Do the right thing by them and they will always fight your corner but screw them over and they will unleash a furious wrath. They can be quite revengeful when provoked!

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Circa 1996. Still Relevant.

Please Hear What I’m Not Saying

Don’t be fooled by me.
Don’t be fooled by the face I wear
for I wear a mask, a thousand masks,
masks that I’m afraid to take off,
and none of them is me.

Pretending is an art that’s second nature with me, but don’t be fooled,
for God’s sake don’t be fooled.

I give you the impression that I’m secure, that all is sunny and unruffled with me, within as well as without,
that confidence is my name and coolness my game, that the water’s calm and I’m in command and that I need no one, but don’t believe me.

My surface may seem smooth but my surface is my mask, ever-varying and ever-concealing. Beneath lies no complacence. Beneath lies confusion, and fear, and aloneness. But I hide this. I don’t want anybody to know it.
I panic at the thought of my weakness exposed. That’s why I frantically create a mask to hide behind, a nonchalant sophisticated facade, to help me pretend, to shield me from the glance that knows.

But such a glance is precisely my salvation, my only hope, and I know it. That is, if it’s followed by acceptance, if it’s followed by love. It’s the only thing that can liberate me from myself, from my own self-built prison walls, from the barriers I so painstakingly erect. It’s the only thing that will assure me of what I can’t assure myself, that I’m really worth something. But I don’t tell you this. I don’t dare to, I’m afraid to.
I’m afraid your glance will not be followed by acceptance, will not be followed by love. I’m afraid you’ll think less of me, that you’ll laugh, and your laugh would kill me. I’m afraid that deep-down I’m nothing and that you will see this and reject me.

So I play my game, my desperate pretending game, with a facade of assurance without and a trembling child within. So begins the glittering but empty parade of masks, and my life becomes a front. I idly chatter to you in the suave tones of surface talk.
I tell you everything that’s really nothing, and nothing of what’s everything, of what’s crying within me.
So when I’m going through my routine
do not be fooled by what I’m saying.
Please listen carefully and try to hear what I’m not saying, what I’d like to be able to say, what for survival I need to say, but what I can’t say.

I don’t like hiding. I don’t like playing superficial phony games. I want to stop playing them. I want to be genuine and spontaneous and me but you’ve got to help me. You’ve got to hold out your hand even when that’s the last thing I seem to want. Only you can wipe away from my eyes the blank stare of the breathing dead. Only you can call me into aliveness. Each time you’re kind, and gentle, and encouraging, each time you try to understand because you really care, my heart begins to grow wings–
very small wings,
very feeble wings,
but wings!

With your power to touch me into feeling you can breathe life into me.
I want you to know that.
I want you to know how important you are to me, how you can be a creator–an honest-to-God creator–of the person that is me if you choose to.
You alone can break down the wall behind which I tremble, you alone can remove my mask, you alone can release me from my shadow-world of panic,
from my lonely prison,
if you choose to. Please choose to.

Do not pass me by. It will not be easy for you. A long conviction of worthlessness builds strong walls.
The nearer you approach to me the blinder I may strike back. It’s irrational, but despite what the books say about man often I am irrational.
I fight against the very thing I cry out for. But I am told that love is stronger than strong walls and in this lies my hope. Please try to beat down those walls with firm hands but with gentle hands for a child is very sensitive.

Who am I, you may wonder?
I am someone you know very well.
For I am every man you meet
and I am every woman you meet.

Charles C. Finn
September 1966

The Secret to Communicating with Your Adult Children

You love your adult children and want to have a close relationship with them. However, things sometimes turn out differently than you planned.

Family communications can be tricky. It’s easy to fall into old patterns that become reinforced over many years. It’s difficult to remember that the baby you raised now has a career and children of their own.

Transforming the way in which you talk with each other can help you to strengthen your connection and avoid misunderstandings. Try these secrets for communicating with your adult children.

Staying in Touch with Your Adult Children

Are Zoom calls enough? Studies show that parents and adult children who interact face to face tend to have more positive relationships. If possible, use technology as a supplement rather than a mainstay.

Try these strategies:

Plan ahead. Even if you live under the same roof, your relationships will probably be more rewarding if you approach them intentionally. That’s even more important if you’re miles away. Block out time for each other on a regular basis.

Enjoy common interests. You’ll have more to talk about if you like the same things. Play board games and outdoor sports. Take cooking classes and visit science museums. Share your experiences with home improvement projects and volunteer activities.

Take a vacation. Family trips create lasting memories. A change of scenery can also make it easier to experiment with new ways of relating to each other. Choose a destination that appeals to your whole group.

Host your grandchildren. Spend time with your grandchildren and rack up some goodwill with your own kids. You’ll have fun with the little ones, and their parents will be able to take a break.

Communicate one on one. Family gatherings are wonderful but connecting individually matters too. Engage in private discussions and outings.

Schedule a call. Technology may have limits, but it’s still valuable. Connect with video calls and text messages when you’re unable to see each other offline.

Resolving Differences with Your Adult Children

Disagreements among family members are natural and can trigger strong emotions. Still, iIf you deal with them constructively, they can draw you closer together.

Keep these strategies in mind to help keep challenges at bay:

Listen closely. Spend more time listening to your adult children and less time talking. Pay attention to what they’re saying instead of planning your comeback. Use encouraging facial expressions and gestures.

Respect boundaries. Let your family know how you wish to be treated and the consequences for exceeding your limits. Show them the same courtesy and respect.

Set priorities. Decide on the principles and values you want to stand up for. Be flexible and open to compromises in other areas. You may be able to accept different housekeeping standards, as long as you spare each other any manipulation or guilt trips.

Let go of judgements. Be happy that your children are strong and independent adults capable of making their own decisions. Offer moral support but avoid giving unsolicited advice unless there’s a serious health and safety concern.

Apologize sincerely. You’re bound to disappoint each other sometimes or struggle to find common ground. Be quick to ask for forgiveness when appropriate and be generous about giving second chances.

Express appreciation. You’ll probably run into fewer conflicts if you cultivate a sense of gratitude. Think about the qualities you like in your children. Let them know that you love them and recognize their achievements.

Build a strong and mutually rewarding relationship with your adult children. Open and respectful communications will help you to enjoy meaningful conversations and fun times. While the way you interact changes over time, you may enjoy your new friendship even more.