Five 2009 Resolutions for a Happier, Balanced Life

Real happiness can be achieved only when there is balance in your life.
Too much of anything is not good for you. Creating a few basic daily goals that cannot be affected by circumstances, will help to build a solid foundation that will give you assurance that despite what is going on in the world, you and yours will be alright.

How is it possible to have such assurance in such precarious times?

Developing a central spiritual belief and knowing that no matter what is going on God is going to see you through, will enable you to cast all your cares on him because you know He cares for you.
Many will panic, and be filled with fear but when you place your faith in God knowing that he has good plans for your life and the lives of those you love enables you to focus on the day to day.
The verse "whatever your hand finds to do, do it unto the Lord,"
is a great way to keep perspective in difficult times.

First there is your spirit and developing daily times of renewal. Meditation, reading the Bible or other spiritually focused literature, and prayer are a few you can use daily.

Second, living an active productive life, taking care of your body's physical and nutritional needs, find activities that you enjoy and pursue knowledge.

Third, focus on the needs of your family's happiness and well-being. When was the last time you went on a picnic or laughed together? Review the dynamics of each member and prayerfully ask for wisdom. What someone needs is not always what we think they need.

Fourth, daily submit mind and heart to opportunities to be a blessing to someone else. You don't always have to give money, there are so many other ways to lend a hand or make someone feel special and cared about.

Fifth, keeping your finances, business and home organized will release stress and fear. Knowing that you have done all you can do and letting go of the rest by trusting and having faith that all your needs will be met, is the best resolution to free you up to enjoy your life.

Start with these five resolutions to bring balance into every area of your daily life and insure a fearless future. Daily focus on each of these areas for a just a couple of minutes, take a few notes then enjoy all the work of your hands.