Updates from Renee Arledge

Have you noticed? It’s all too easy to overcomplicate our lives with too many commitments, too much financial stress, and not enough downtime. We fill our days with activities and priorities that don’t really contribute to the ultimate dream life we want to create. In a way, these complications are actually robbing us of our future.

So what’s the solution? Simplify.

If you’ve been following my posts, you know I’m big into calming the chaos, de-stressing your day, and getting what you want in the 7 major areas of life. It’s something I learned from Dr. Dave Braun and Dr. Troy Amdahl—The OolaGuys—who teach how to create balance in our unbalanced world.

Now, as a Certified Oola Life Coach, I help clients address what’s not working for them in the areas of fitness, finance, field (career), family, faith, friends and fun. Then we go to work correcting those stressors and bringing about the lifestyle, relationships and financial security they need to be happy, balanced and growing.

So what could your Oola lifestyle look like once you simplify? To begin, could you:

Fitness: Trade that TV show for a walk after dinner?

Finance: List your debts and pay off the smallest ones?

Family: Establish a no-electronics-on-Sundays policy? 

Field: Streamline the stressful parts of your job?

Faith: Trade social media time for meditation time?

Friends: Distance yourself from toxic friends?

Fun: Seek out local after-work activities you enjoy?  

Overcommitment and stress has no place in your amazing life. So whatever’s stressing you, make your list, then let’s talk about how you can simplify before working on bringing about your dream life. 

Of course, the 7 areas above come from The OolaGuys. If you’ve been following my past posts, you know that I’ve joined forces with Dave and Troy to bring my followers the Oola formula via a 10-week coaching experience designed to transform your life, your finances, your relationships and more. Text me @ 570-575-3077 and we can jump on a call about it.

Let's face it, living the best version of yourself is simply settling or perhaps tolerating what is happening in the now.

Your ultimate goal should be the best VISION of your body, mind, and spirit.

When we dream of a lifestyle we desire, we dream about who we envision ourselves to be!

So why do we continue to tolerate and settle?

Because it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day grind as we juggle things like work, relationships, exercise, family, and sleep. And, of course, emotional well-being.

With that said, juggling all of the above is inevitable. In essence, a balanced life means balancing all aspects of your life.

"Life balance is a commitment to a lifelong journey of achieving the most solid and authentic 'VISION' of oneself."

So how does one find life balance to create the authentic vision of not only themselves but the life they desire to live: 

• Learn to say "no" to what doesn't fit your vision.
• Take inventory and be present in understanding where you stand right now.
• Get needed sleep to be energized and find daily clarity and joy in life.
• Find peace by accepting things you can not change.
• Prioritize brain health - feed your mind with positive, daily personal development. 
• Be intentional with your why, values, and health.
• Spend time with people who bring out your best qualities.
• Make a decision, write it down as "I am" statements, and then read aloud every morning.

All of the above are tips on creating balance for overall health, emotional well-being, and desired lifestyle.

"The space to live in is not...'I'll try.' It's 'I've decided.' -Oprah Winfrey

Lastly, don't forget to celebrate your progress and wins in becoming a more accurate and authentic vision of you!  You deserve to celebrate!

Pretty much everything we use daily needs maintenance to keep it running smoothly and efficiently for peak performance!

Things like vehicles, smartphones, computers, exercise equipment, and household appliances need maintenance.  

If we make sure all these things above are maintained, why don't we take better care of ourselves so we can maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle? This is a proactive approach to preventing yourself from getting overwhelmed. When you're overwhelmed, it's easy to feel negative, stressed, depressed, low energy, amongst other things. 

Most importantly, our mind, body, and energy malfunction when we are overwhelmed and unbalanced.

 "The soul usually knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind." - Caroline Myss

I've got ten strategies that have the potential to turn you into the most balanced, productive person you know:

1. Keep away from toxic people who can erode your quality of life.
2. Put electronics away from your bed at night as they interfere with sleep quality. Enjoy a sleep tea to encourage relaxation. 
3. Express daily gratitude and appreciation for what you have in the now.
4. Stay organized to avoid procrastination - this gives you spare time and helps you not to waste it.
5. Genuinely take ME time to do the things that help you recharge and regain focus on what matters.
6. Remember it's OK to say the word "NO" so you don't find yourself in a state of overwhelm.
7. Set goals that are realistic to stay on track and not get discouraged.
8. Make sure you are consistently learning so you can keep on the right track mentally and physically.
9. Yearly doctor visits, daily exercise, and taking the necessary supplements to support weight, sleep, and immunity will change your overall health for a better you.
10. Keep a journal to brain dump and prioritize your main objectives in life and business. 

 Creating habits for a balanced lifestyle recharges our minds, bodies and maintains healthy work performance for success in life and business. 

I hope these ten suggestions resonate with you and will help you to achieve your greatness within!

Renee Arledge