We often hear the word “balance” all the time but finding it out can feel like a different story. Between raising kids, managing your work, keeping up with relationships and maybe allotting time for yourself, the idea of balance sometimes feels impossible.

Growing up, I used to think that balance means giving equal attention to everything in my life. But here’s what I’ve learned recently. Balance is knowing what matters most in the time you’re in and being okay with giving more to one area of your life than another. It’s also an ongoing process of adjusting, realigning and giving myself grace.

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Here are a few things that help me find balance in life:

Setting Boundaries

Sometimes, balance means saying NO, even when it’s hard.

Flexibility

Life happens. Plans can change. Kids get sick. Well, life happens and that doesn’t mean I’ve failed at balance, it just means I’m still human.

Knowing my Priorities over Mastering the Art of Perfection

I always remind myself what’s most important and not everything can get my full attention.

Celebrating Small Wins

If I get to cheer on my son’s milestones or take him out for ice cream, that feels like a win to me.

Now, your question is if balance is really possible? My answer will be YES. But maybe not in the way we usually picture it. Balance isn’t about perfection or having the pieces all together. It’s about making choices that align with your values, being flexible when life suddenly shifts and giving yourself permission to not do it all.

At the end of the day, balance will always look different for everyone. And for me, it’s about doing the right things at the right time. 

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Camille is a Philippines-based Publicist, a proud mom to his adorable 3-year-old boy and a fur mom to her cats and dog. She’s passionate about helping authors share their stories, not only to promote their books, but also to amplify the advocacy and meaningful lessons behind them. When she’s not connecting authors with readers, Camille enjoys traveling with her little family and spending time by the beach.

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