| The Balancing Act | vi |
| Act I - Work and Play | |
| Learn to Delegate | 1 |
| Establish Boundaries | 2 |
| Save Money | 3 |
| Have Goals | 4 |
| Expand Your Horizons | 5 |
| Indulge in a Nap | 6 |
| Read a Good Book | 7 |
| Enjoy a Lazy Day | 8 |
| Plan a Day at the Beach | 9 |
| Stay Home on Saturday Night | 10 |
| Escape to a Hotel | 11 |
| Permit Yourself a Long Weekend | 12 |
| Take a Vacation | 13 |
| Savor a Glass of Wine | 14 |
| Drink Coffee, Tea, or ...? | 15 |
| Let the Music Move You | 16 |
| Do a Dance | 17 |
| Let Someone Else Clean Your House | 18 |
| Act II - Friends and Family | |
| Share a Hug | 19 |
| Phone a Friend | 20 |
| Cherish Friends | 21 |
| Reconnect with an Old Friend | 22 |
| Give and Receive Love | 23 |
| Coordinate Family Time | 24 |
| Plan a Date with the Love in your Life | 25 |
| Arrange a Girls Night Out | 26 |
| Cook a Meal | 27 |
| Delight in Fun Dining | 28 |
| Honor Your Parents | 29 |
| Reach Out to a Child | 30 |
| Snap a Picture | 31 |
| Write a Letter | 32 |
| Throw a Party | 33 |
| Act III - Heart and Soul | |
| Just Say No! | 34 |
| Cultivate a Positive Attitude | 35 |
| Laugh a Lot | 36 |
| Know How to Listen | 37 |
| Clean Your Closets | 38 |
| Shop 'Til You Drop | 39 |
| Grow a Garden | 40 |
| Celebrate Your Birthday | 41 |
| Appreciate the Beauty of Flowers | 42 |
| Calm Yourself with Candles | 43 |
| Light a Fire | 44 |
| Play it by Ear | 45 |
| Be Charitable | 46 |
| Volunteer Your Time | 47 |
| Schedule a Day of Rest | 48 |
| Have Faith | 49 |
| Keep a Journal | 50 |
| Be Alone | 51 |
| Act IV - Mind & Body | |
| Listen to Your Body | 52 |
| Eat Healthy | 53 |
| Dress Up | 54 |
| Breathe Deeply | 55 |
| Value Daily Rituals | 56 |
| Bathe Luxuriously | 56 |
| Treat Yourself to a Manicure | 58 |
| Step Out for a Pedicure | 59 |
| Relax with a Massage | 60 |
| Submerge with a Spa Day | 61 |
| Get a New 'Do' | 62 |
| Be Sure to Exercise | 63 |
| Participate in a Sport | 64 |
| Go For a Walk | 65 |
| Experience Nature | 66 |
| Epilogue - Your Balancing Activities | |
| Things to Remember | 67 |
| Activities that Beat the Clock | 68 |
| Activities Which Won't Break the Bank | 69 |
| Activities to do Alone | 70 |
| Two to Tango Activities | 71 |
| Your Balance Inventory | 72 |
| Your Balance Wish List | 73 |
| Your Daily Balance Sheet | 74 |
| More for Your Daily Balance Sheet | 75 |
| Your Strategic Balance Plan | 76 |
| Your Strategic Balance Plan Target Chart | 77 |
| Your Balance Directory | 78 - 79 |
Let the Music Move You
* Jazz, classical, new age, blues, country, or good old rock 'n roll ... whether vocal or instrumental, the tones and rhythms soothe the soul and feed your spirit.
* Get your feet a-tappin' and let your body start to sway as the beat weaves its path to your inner ear and manifests itself physically.
* Let your mind drift and just move to the music of the day or night.
Music adds variety and a spice to life!
Calm Yourself with Candles
* The flickering flames, the scent of essential oils, the asymmetric patterns of burning wax. Lighting candles has always been a ritual reserved for celebrating holidays.
* Now a custom of relaxation: several burning at once, a room lit merely by the presence of glowing wicks and patterns of light dancing in the darkness.
* As the candles glow, let your imagination wish at will.
Let candles set the mood as you relax and reflect!
Value Daily Rituals
* Indulge in the splendor of a daily ritual that makes you feel good about you.
* Step out of a hot shower and apply lotion all over your body. Let your body lovingly absorb the splendid ingredients and your delicate touch!
* Don coordinating jewelry to match your mood, not just your outfit.
Relish the joy that these simple pleasures invoke!
