By: Dr. Joseph A. Bound Director of Education Diocese of Green Bay Overview Personal Background Important Areas in a Persons Life Importance of Remaining Balanced What Causes Us to Lose Balance Why Order, Balance, and Structure are Beneficial Overview What the Bible Says about Having a Balanced Life Bishop Rickens Three Questions Suggestions on How to Remain Balanced Top Seven Organization, Delegation, and Time Management Tips Rules to Live By Personal Background Born:Seattle, WA 10/18/1952 Raised:Snohomish, WA (rural child life) Summers in Darrington, WA OLPH School, Everett, WA IC School, Everett, WA St. Martins H.S., Lacey, WA JFK Mem. H.S., Burien, WA Personal Background Seattle UniversityB.A. Bus. Mgmt. Univ. of the PacificCalif. Teaching Credential Cal. State U., StanislausM.B.A. Purdue UniversityPh.D. Educational Admin. Personal Background Married, 2 Grown Children, 2 Grandchildren One Brother in Washington Byzantine Catholic Personal Background Travels have taken me to all 50 states, 2 U.S. territories, and 20 countries. (Ive Been Everywhere and On the Road Again) Have traveled by airplane, boxcar, bus, car, and passenger train. (Planes, Trains and Automobiles) Personal Background Hobbies include model railroading, reading, studying Portuguese, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, hiking, kayaking, traveling, as well as visiting breweries and wineries. Personal Background American Can Company St. John the Evangelist School Wells Fargo Bank Central Bank St. Marys High School Kappa Delta Pi Archdiocese of Hartford/St. Paul Catholic H.S. ACES/Xavier Diocese of Green Bay Personal Background Humphreys College Indiana Business College Indiana Wesleyan University Sacred Heart University Albertus Magnus College Edgewood College Areas of Importance in a Persons Life God Family Friends Health Work Areas of Importance in a Persons Life Recreation/Hobbies Money Personal Growth Romance Physical Surroundings Importance of Remaining Balanced What does it mean to be balanced? Importance of Remaining Balanced What happened to me Learn from my mistakes. Importance of Remaining Balanced Physical Health Mental Health Spiritual Health Financial Health What Causes Us to Lose Balance Addictions Depression False Pride Mixed Up Priorities What Causes Us to Lose Balance Not Saying NO Not Being Organized Savior Complex Too Much TV/Computer Time Why Order, Balance, and Structure are Beneficial Peace Joy Wellbeing Healthy Relationships Why Order, Balance, and Structure are Beneficial Gives Direction and Purpose to Our Lives Sense of Accomplishment Helps Us Get Through Stressful Situations Can you think of other benefits? What the Bible Says about Having a Balanced Life What the Bible Says God always brings peace and order out of chaos (creation, calming the storm, Jesus removes Himself from the crowd, the Holy Spirit brings a sense of peace and confidence to the apostles at Pentecost). What the Bible Says Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planed; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; Mathew 6:33-34 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. What the Bible Says Luke 10:38-42 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lords feet and listened to His teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to Him and said, Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me. But the Lord answered her, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her. Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and self control. What the Bible Says Psalm 127:1-2 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is vain that you rise up early and late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for He gives to His beloved sheep. Philippians 4:11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 2 Peter3:17 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. Bishop Rickens Three Questions Question #1: What do you need to start doing? Bishop Rickens Three Questions Question #2: What do you need to stop doing? Bishop Rickens Three Questions Question #3: What do you need to continue doing? Suggestions on How to Remain Balanced Physical Health Eat healthy, nutritious foods Alcohol, carbs, and sugar in moderation Drink lots of water Suggestions on How to Remain Balanced Physical Health Exercise daily Walk 30 minutes daily Get plenty of sleep Any other ideas that you have? Suggestions on How to Remain Balanced Mental Health Spend quality time with family and friends Think positive thoughts Establish a realistic set of goals/priorities Dont brood Study something new Suggestions on How to Remain Balanced Mental Health Get rid of clutter in your life Organize your living and work spaces Work puzzles Teach or mentor others Any other ideas that you have? Suggestions on How to Remain Balanced Spiritual Health Mass on the Sabbath Daily Mass Daily Prayer Regular Confession Spiritual Direction Spiritual Health Bible Reading Religious Reading Focus on one corporal or spiritual work of mercy at a time Reflect on how your day went Any other ideas that you have? Suggestions on How to Remain Balanced Financial Health Save on a regular basis Live under your means Keep debt to a minimum Suggestions on How to Remain Balanced Financial Health Review your finances on a regular basis Invest for the long-term Dont time the market Any other ideas that you have? Tips on Organizing, Delegating and Managing Your Time Tips Determine what are your priorities. Set your goals. Make a daily or weekly list of things you must do. Make a list of annual work goals based on the strategic plan and performance evaluation. Tips Schedule certain activities for each day (i.e. prayer, walk, exercise, chores, meals, meetings, etc.) Limit your TV and/or computer time. Delegate some of the work you are responsible for. Tips Calendarize your work and home schedule (vacations, car servicing, date nights, family visits, etc.) Make sure you get 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Do not sweat the small stuff. Put things in perspective. Tips Avoid taking work home on the weekends. Do not be afraid to say NO. Devote only so much time to. When over whelmed, get away for a bit, pray, and go for a walk. Tips What are some other ways a person can become more organized? How can one learn to delegate? What other kinds of time management techniques could one use? Rules to Live By Focus on the priorities Organize Be flexible Rules to Live By Create a daily routine or schedule Establish or enhance relationships Simplify your life Let go and let God