Sometimes a certain area of your life requires more attention than other areas. Examples of this include students studying for their exams or employees of a company working towards delivering a project. In such cases the attention may be required for a specific period of time in order to achieve the desired outcome. However focusing on the one area for prolonged periods of time can be detrimental to ones mental health. In the case mentioned above, prolonged periods of work with little rest or play will result in a loss of productivity and lead ultimately to burn out if not managed carefully. Another common example is mothers that are totally devoted to their family. While their compassionate efforts are extremely commendable, they too run the risk of burn out or even worse, a distinct feeling of something missing in their lives. What ever the case may be, it is important to maintain balance.

Here are some ways to help balance your life:
- Rest - Take regular

Finally, take time to regularly review and reflect on how things are going in your life. If you are finding that you never have enough time to do things, you are low on energy, you are feeling stressed or simply unhappy, ask yourself, "Is what I am doing excessive?" "Am I starting to neglect other areas of my life?"

Anything in excess is unhealthy. Moderation is the key.
About the Author

David Tomaselli is the creator of the Wholistic Development Exchange, a web site where you can access frequently updated Stress Management Tips, Free E-Books and Products.