We all do it from time to time—“fall out of balance.” If we
don’t consciously take care of our bodies, manage stress nor seek to enrich
ourselves spiritually, emotionally and socially, we risk slipping into a state of unhealthiness.
It can be difficult to identify exactly what is causing us
to be out of balance. Mind and body are inseparable. It is not possible to
experience whole health and wellness if a part or parts of your whole self are
out of balance.
We hope and strive for a lot of things in our lives: a
loving spouse and family, a successful career, financial stability, etc. In the
midst of our journeys, we inevitably encounter rough spots that can make us
feel our efforts are in vain. As a result, we begin to experience self-doubt
and negative emotions that hinder us, making our dreams and goals seem that
much more impossible to attain. Then, the physical maladies set in. These may
include fatigue, headaches, insomnia, heart palpitations, difficulty breathing,
digestive problems and the like.* Enrichment, positivity and self-care are
suddenly out the window.
When you reach one of those low, frustrating points in your
life—and we all do—try putting aside fretting and ruminating on your troubles
for a while and concentrate on finding what is out of balance in your life. The
“life balance wheel” is a valuable tool to help you discover the answer.
Check out these resources to find out which one works best
for you and give it a try:
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_93.htmYou might be surprised what you learn about yourself. Better yet, you will have the information you need to develop a plan of action to achieve balance, harmony and peace in your life. Being on a balanced course empowers you to achieve the things that are important to you.
However, sometimes the things that are causing great pain and struggling in our lives are things that we cannot change by ourselves. Identifying the areas of imbalance is a good start, but knowing how to go about making the appropriate changes can seem impossible. You may be overwhelmed, anxious or on the verge of exhaustion. These are strong indicators that you may need professional help.
Getting counseling may be the best thing you will ever do for yourself. Even counselors see other counselors when the need presents itself—just like doctors see other doctors! Below is another valuable link to mental health screening tools to help you evaluate feelings you may be experiencing.
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screening-tools
And remember, Samaritan’s caring therapists are only a phone
call away at 412-741-7430.
*This is not intended to be medical advice.
Please see your physician for your health concerns
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