3 Signs that Life Has Gotten Out of Balance

Life can get crazy sometimes! Work, school, home, sporting events, church, friends, and family all complete for my time. It’s easy to let life become unmanageable.

Here are some ways that I can tell when my life is out of balance:

1. My mood is ‘frustrated’: When life is out of balance, I’m frustrated with everything. Instead of gently responding to a child’s spilled drink, I will bark. A simple request by my boss will seem unreasonable. A question from my husband will be met with disdain. Continual frustration is a sure sign that a change is necessary.
2. I feel out of control: When life is out of balance, I feel like I’m no longer in control of my schedule. Mornings are met with dread, not expectation. Every moment seems filled with something I don’t want to do. Ministry work seems burdensome.  My job is more than I can take.  Family responsibilities seem oppressive.  If I feel like running away, I know it’s time for immediate intervention!
3. I am preoccupied with ME: When life is out of balance, I start to ignore other people’s needs. I become selfish with my time. I no longer want to let the kids have a friend over. I don’t want to have dinner with a friend. I want to say, “My time is MINE and you can’t have any!”

When I see these attitudes crop up consistently, I know it’s time to evaluate and make changes. The end result of a life out of balance is personal misery and broken relationships. Next week we’ll look at how to make adjustments to keep life in balance.

How do you know when your life is out of balance?

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