What happens if you forget to regularly tune up your car? It breaks down! And humans are no different.
The stats prove it too: when health and relationships begin to fall out of balance, studies show that productivity can drop by as much as 40 percent.
So, in the spirt and season of spring cleaning: straighten up, clean up, and “tune up” your life — today — by using the “circle of peace and balance” (found below).
Spring Cleaning for Your Life
How do you calibrate your life to find peace, balance, and peak performance? You can use a “tuning tool” called The Circle of Peace and Balance. It’s fairly straightforward (see the instructions below the image):
Simply click the picture above (or, use this pdf), print it out, and circle a number for each area of your life, and trace a line between each circle — you’ll see where you’re doing well and where you need to make changes (tune up your life). That’s very simple!
How to "Tune Up" Your Life
Now that you know the areas of your life that need attention, how do you make changes to restore balance? The most simple and effective way is by pre-week planning.
At the start of each week, look at your life through the lens of roles. Identify what matters most for each role and pay particular attention to those areas of your life that have been out of balance. Determine key priorities that will re-create balance and order in life. Schedule those priorities into your calendar first, and then do what matters most throughout the week. You’ll quickly see balance and peace restored!
Wrapping Up
So, take 3-5 minutes to complete the circle of peace and balance (and share it with coworkers and family members). You’ll identify small adjustments that will significantly improve your work life and personal life! And, take these small adjustments into your weekly and daily schedule by pre-week planning. That’s becoming your best!
“When I look back on my life, I see that when I’ve been at peace in my mind and my heart, my relationships and my leadership have been at their best.”— Steve Shallenberger
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