It’s everywhere – magazines, newspapers, TV, the internet, – defining, gaining and sustaining life balance. Granted, it is important, and for me, somewhat elusive! Sometimes I have it, other times I don’t’.

Recently, I came across this quick assessment for determining life balance. It’s easy to use, can be referred again and again, and enables me to clearly see where I might be ‘out of balance.’ Try this:

Number from 1 to 7 the ranking of the items below – rank NOW and then rank what you deem as IDEAL.

NOW                                                IDEAL

____                   Spiritual                 _____

____                 Relationship             _____

____                    Career                  _____

____                 Parenting                 _____

____                  Emotional               _____

____                Recreation               _____

____                Physical                   _____

Maybe there are other items you would like to add to the list – great! Please do so, it is your list, your life and if it helps you achieve the balance you seek, then the gift will be for you to successfully achieve what you desire.

How cool is that?

Susan