Living Life with a Balance

Learning to live life with a balance is something I think a lot of us need.

Some of us admit that we need to just take a moment to review our life and then move along in our journey, while others think their life is just fine, when deep inside, they know that they are losing steam and suffering from burnout.

I can’t help but wonder sometimes, why is it that we are losing our balance in life?

Like a see-saw, there are constant ups and downs.  It is hard to see a see-saw parallel to the ground by itself, but it takes 2 equal weighted people to attempt to balance it.

But, even still, that see-saw has got to be moving.  Making it stay parallel to the ground is equivalent to not having anything move or change.  That would not be the right approach as the world is constantly moving and changing.

So what are some things we can do to keep our lives in check?

1. Review our lives.  We have got to know where we are heading and how we are doing.  Pure blindness to the situation is not going to help matters.  We have got to be honest with ourselves and ask what is it that we are doing right, what is it that we have to be letting go, and finally, what is it that we have to be doing more or less of.

2. Develop a plan of action.  All talk and no action = zero.  We can dream about our plans, but we have got to build a foundation on it so that these will no longer be castles in the air but real solid concrete dreams that are coming into fruition.

3. Anchor ourselves.  Determining what is in our centre of our lives is key.  What are we working for? Do we have a vision, goal or dream or greater purpose that we are doing this for?

4. Review and reflect.  Spend time to review and reflect our plans.  Chart our progress, make things happen.  See how we are doing and work harder at making it work.  Sitting at home and feeling helpless is not going to help matter.  Helpless by itself = helping less to the situation.  Surely we want to make things improve and not make it worse right?

Look at your life today.  Living life with balance does not mean sitting there doing nothing so that the see-saw does not move up and down.  Living life with balance means recognising that there are ups and downs in life, but with a plan of action on hand, an anchored purpose and constant review will help you see the changes in life more acceptable and help you face the challenges with a more positive attitude.

Here’s to really looking at living your life with a balance! =)

Learning the Right Attitudes : What Are Your Financial Attitudes Today?

“The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.” Learning the right attitudes help us set our priorities straight.

See more at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1557400/learning_the_right_attitudes_what_are.html

On the Economy…

I have been reflecting on what is happening in the world today, and I noticed that amidst all the other activities, the ECONOMY seemed to be the BIG word flashed across the newspapers, internet and Television News.

I cannot help but wonder, what really went wrong?

I know a lot of people probably have analysed this, and blamed it on the sub-prime mortgage loans.

While I am not so inclined to be quick to point my finger at anyone, (though highly tempted to),  I ask myself, what can be done during trying times like this?

I believe then, each of us have to learn to adapt new habits, re-think our spending, change my perspective and learn the basic fundamentals of money management again.

That is why, I came up with a free teleclass on

MEETING YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL CHALLENGES HEAD-ON

1. What are the top 5 Financial Challenges
2. 10 Tips to conquering the Financial Challenges
3. Learn the 7-step model in managing personal finances and
cover areas of:-
- Financial Attitudes, Values and Goals
- Spending Habits
- Working out the debt
- Building a budget and spending plan
- Developing your Financial Roadmap
- Explore Opportunities to increase savings
- Being Accountable

Come learn the top 5 financial challenges, 10 tips to
conquering your Financial Challenges and using the
7-step model to manage your personal finances.

Class notes will be emailed to you 1 day prior to the class.

Christine’s class is always filled with lots of tips,
resources and valuable insights.

It is fun, interactive and informative.
You will walk away with some really practical tips
that you could apply in your everyday life.

The best part, it is a FREE teleclass!

Register for the class of your preference at www.pausetostart.com

I really took a Pause..

Wow, it has been a really good 2 months since I actually posted anything on my blog.  I really took a Pause.

What I have done in these 2 months were amazing.

1. Completed my Certified Professional Coach with International Coach Academy and Graduated!

2. Completed and passed my Certificate in Financial Planning Exam

3. Completed and Launched my Email E-course on Managing Personal Finances

4. Conducted a Teleseminar on Managing Finances

Phew, What a lot of stuff.

I am really excited to share with you what else is coming up with Pause To Start in the next post. Look out for it!

What will your 2009 be like?

As I work with people on their 2009, some of them feel that it will be like 2008, filled with unfinished goals.

I challenge you today to NOT allow yourself to look it that way.  Look at 2009 as a year that is filled with positive energy, exciting and vibrant.

You may want to consider getting a coach for your 2009 to support you.

I am having a special for my Pausetostart subscribers for Coaching.

It is a great value of US$50 for 4 one-on-one coaching sessions with me.

Visit my PausetoStart website at www.pausetostart.com and subscribe to the newsletter to enjoy this fantastic offer.

**Offer closes 31 Jan 2009.

Getting back…

I was sick with food poisoning for the last 3 days.

It was a horrible feeling of just simply lying in bed.

I decided to write something today, and I was already missing my Bali trips.

I wrote on Squidoo a short article on the secret getaways in Ubud.

If you want to read more, you can visit it here http://www.squidoo.com/aguidetolife-Ubud-Bali

If you want to explore Bali and want information, drop me a note at contact me.

Have a great week!

Back from Malaysia

I went to Malaysia to attend a relative’s wedding over the weekend.

Just over this weekend, I learn 2 things:-

1. Family ties are important.  I have many relatives, and it was great to just seeing them and saying hi, some of whom I haven’t seen in decades =)

2. Don’t wait till tomorrow what you set out to do today.  Tomorrow may never come, for time is as precious as it is.

I am excited about the 2009 Goals Challenge coming 26 Dec.
I am not going to let my 2009 slip me past like 2008 did.

You can find out more about the 2009 Goals Challenge here http://www.pausetostart.com/2009goals.html

Have a fantastic week…

its now laundry time!

What is your 2009 going to be like?

I was just reflecting and I just realised that 2008 will be gone just like that!

I wonder what my 2008 had been and what my 2009 is going to be like?

I came up with concept of having 7 major areas that one needs to look at in life.
I remember that I was taught that there are 6 major balls in your life that you are juggling.
They are Spirituality, Health, Family, Relationships, Finance, Career.

I came up with one more, SELF.

I am not propounding that we be the most self-centred creatures on earth, but I am wondering when was the last time we really took care of ourselves, and not do something that we think we are doing doing for ourselves but it is in fact for someone else.

I decide to Squidoo it. I created a lense for A GUIDE TO LIFE FOR THE NEW YEAR.

May 2009 be a purposeful year for you!
Read it here at http://www.squidoo.com/aguidetolife-NewYear

Welcome to A Guide to Life

Welcome to A Guide to Life.

This blog is set up to provide handy tips in life for everyone.

Be it money, career, travel and simply just enjoying life,
it is to provide you guys something to refer to and review.

I love contributions from your experiences about life.
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