BALANCE

Written By vijay sridharan
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Balance is the correct weighting of one thing against others – like the amount of time we work against the amount of time we play and rest. It’s also the ability to keep steady. If you’ve ever watched a child learn to ride a bike, you’ve witnessed a masterclass in balance.

Inspiration for nurturing balance

  • Know what your priorities are. Writing down your top three each morning can be a helpful practice.

  • Listen to the 11-minute Busyness session in the Calm Breaking Habits Series.

  • Schedule activities that nourish your well-being so your calendar always has intentional space for you, and everything that matters.

  • Give yourself permission to change your mind or cancel plans.

  • Go to bed early sometimes. To ease you into sleep, listen to Exploring Easter Island, The Jungles of Madagascar, The Myth of Atlantis, or Wild Ponies of Chincoteague ...

  • Take care of your body, however that looks for you.

Self-reflection

What is something I would like to let go of to invite more balance into my life?

““if you do not set consistent times in your life for personal rejuvenation then you cannot expect to have mental and physical resilience during difficult moments” ”
— yung pueblo
 
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About Calm Cards 
About Calm Cards 

We created these cards as a way to intentionally cultivate the qualities that support us in showing up for ourselves and others, in ways that feel nourishing and meaningful. 

We encourage you to engage with the Calm Cards in whatever way feels best. Here are a few ways that we love to use them:

  • Pick a card in the morning to set an intention for the day

  • Pick a card on a Sunday to set an intention for the week

  • Pick a card on the first day of the month to set an intention for the month

  • Pick a card when you’re feeling stuck, to see what happens when you infuse more of that quality into your day

  • Pick a card when you’re struggling with another person to explore what qualities might bring more ease into your relationship

  • Pick a card and use it as journaling prompt

  • Pick a card and use it in your meditation practice

  • Pick a card to use with a partner or group — like a book club, but an intention club; connect daily or weekly or monthly and share your experiences

  • Send a card to a friend who may need some inspiration

Check out the entire collection of Calm Intentions here.

Pick another Calm Intentions card here.

We’ve also put all of the cards in a lovely booklet for you to use as a mindfulness tool, a journal full of inspiration for your practice. Download the Calm Intentions Journal here!


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