Balance

We all know, logically, that life is about balance, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to put into practice, or that it’s always going to be logistically possible to do so. It’s worth aiming for an equal balance of things that mentally revitalize you and things that tire you out; otherwise, you’ll feel burned out all the time.

If you don’t know where to start, make a list of every aspect of your daily life (such as work, chores, hangouts with friends, sports, sleep, grocery shopping, etc.) and note whether each activity charges your ~battery~ or leaves you feeling depleted. Be super specific, and be super honest with yourself! Like, yes, exercise should revitalize you in theory, but if your current exercise habits are cutting into time with friends and your sleep schedule, it might actually be depleting you. Once you’ve got your list, figure out what changes you can make, or what you can add that would help restore some balance to your life.