The Balance Project is an online hub to share ideas, day-to-day victories and challenges while having fun and joining others on a journey to sustain balance. \u00a0Did you know that research shows the most common ways Americans try to achieve balance is by keeping their finances in order and through activities that improve overall health like getting more\/enough sleep, eating healthy, and exercising regularly.<\/p>\n Despite this, 2 in 5 Americans believe it’s\u00a0difficult to find balance. Gabrielle Reece is the exclusive guide of The Balance Project. \u00a0Gabrielle, a worldwide fitness and wellness role mode, entrepreneur, wife and mom of three, will provide tips, advice and personal insights for addressing and achieving balance in these areas.\u00a0Visit\u00a0project.balance.com for Gabby Reece’s tips & videos on staying balanced.<\/p>\n \u201cOne the biggest reasons I see people fail at achieving their health and wellness goals is because they don\u2019t go into a program with a balanced approach,\u201d explains Reece. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to share my perspective on balancing busy lives, families and work with healthy diet and exercise habits that anyone can incorporate into their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n Balancing Act Gender Wars Maternal Instinct Want to see and learn more? \u00a0Visit The Balance Project by clicking HERE<\/strong><\/a>! \u00a0Let me know what you think and how well you are achieving and maintaining a balance in your life.<\/p>\n![\"Do](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mommyramblings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Do-What-Matters.jpg?resize=452%2C452\")
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\n\u201cOne the biggest reasons I see people fail at achieving their health and wellness goals is because they don\u2019t go into a program with a balanced approach,\u201d explains Reece. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to share my perspective on balancing busy lives, families and work with healthy diet and exercise habits that anyone can incorporate into their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nBalance is a very fluid goal, as our levels of balance are always fluctuating, even day-to-day and season-to-season. For example, Americans report being the most balanced on Saturdays, and the least balanced on Mondays. They also indicate that they are most balanced during the summer months, and least balanced during the winter months, when 61% of Americans report feeling unbalanced.<\/p>\n
\nAccording to the survey, 70% of male respondents indicate that they are more likely to feel balanced, while only 63% of women indicate the same. What are men doing differently? Staying calm. When looking for balance, ladies should take the idea of \u201cdon\u2019t sweat the small stuff\u201d to heart. In nearly every area tested, women are more likely than men to admit something has a significant impact on throwing them off-balance, including finances, sleep, health, and family.<\/p>\n
\nA mother\u2019s work is never done, but at least she knows where to focus her attention to find balance. Nearly every single mom agrees that health (99%) and family and personal relationships (99%) are important to achieving balance in life. How can the busy mom get to a Zen state of balance? For starters, get outside. Enjoying nature (67%) and taking vacations (66%) are the top actions that have a significant impact on achieving balance for moms. Spending time with a significant other (63%) was revealed as the next most impactful way for moms to try to achieve balance.<\/p>\n
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