From Chaos to Control: Finding Balance

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From Chaos to ControlFinding Balance

• Lou Mueller, MFHD, CFLE
• Utah State University Cooperative Extension

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Is your life out of control?

• Do you move from crisis to crisis?
• Are you always busy?
• Do you often feel overworked overwhelmed?
• Is your life cluttered, crowded, and
  complicated?

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How busy are you?

• Take the busyness quiz.
• Check all true statements.
• Count each statement you checked.
• Write down your total.

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15 Points Busy

• Your schedule is challenging at times, but you
  are managing to get by.
• A few small changes will make a big difference
  toward helping you to take complete control of
  your life.

From the book titled, How Did I Get So Busy? By
Valorie Burton
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610 Points Too Busy

• Either life is becoming increasingly too busy, or
  youve been managing to get by but are starting
  to lose control.
• By taking action you can finally take charge of
  your schedule and decrease the stress that has
  been building.

From the book titled, How Did I Get So Busy? By
Valorie Burton
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1116 Points Too Busy Frustrated

• Life has been hectic for awhile and if you dont
  slow down soon and become more intentional about
  where and how you focus your time, you will soon
  burn out.
• It is essential that you begin to take steps now
  so you can get your life back.

From the book titled, How Did I Get So Busy? By
Valerie Burton
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17-25 Points Out of Control

• Its possible for you to transform how you live
  so that your schedule is aligned with whats most
  important to you.
• It may require some big changes, but remember
  that change is about making choices.

From the book titled, How Did I Get So Busy? By
Valerie Burton
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From a survey of 300 adults

• 70 felt they didnt spend enough time with their
  children.
• 80 werent satisfied with the amount of time
  spent with their spouse.
• 54 got together with friends just for fun less
  than once a month.
• 58 hadnt taken a 7 day vacation in over a year.
• 13 had never had a vacation lasting 7 days.
• 30 called to check voice mail while on vacation.

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Everything we do requires balance.
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Can you find balance?
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Its time to move from chaos to control
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First . . . choose to change.

• 1. Do you believe that change is possible?
• 2. Can you imagine an ideal day?
• 3. What changes are needed to make it happen?

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Second . . . choose your values
1. What are your most important values? 2. Do
your choices reflect what you value most? 3. Do
they bring you joy?
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Third . . .choose self care.

• 1. Do something you enjoy.
• 2. Learn a new hobby.
• 3. Celebrate small victories.
• 4. Nurture your spirit.
• 5. Plan something to look forward to.

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Fourth . . . Choose to have fun
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Balance comes when you

• Choose to change.
• Chose your values.
• Choose self care.
• Choose to have fun.

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Thank You
Enjoy your journey from chaos to control!