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New Resolutions for 2012 or Balance for Life?

1st January 2012 By Urvashi Roe Leave a Comment

There has been lots of talk today about New Year’s resolutions.  I don’t make them.  For many years now I have simply tried to live a balanced life.  To me “balanced” means the following:

Harmony in the relationships I hold to be important. Truly there are only really three relationships in my life that are essential. My ‘must have right’ relationships.  Those with my husband and two daughters. When cracks in these appear, everything else starts to break too.

Equilibrium between time at work and time with family. Some call this a work life balance but to me it’s more than that. It’s not about making sure there is balance of time spent between the two but that the time spent is adding value to my life in some way – growing my life, challenging me and making me live more. (And living more isn’t always living better). 

A partnership between food and exercise. I love food. I love food that doesn’t contain anything that is “good for me” but it makes me feel great and feeling great is important for good health too.  So I eat it and make sure I do the right type of exercise to counteract any potentially harmful effects.

I have learned to understand the triggers that will lead to imbalances in these three areas and been brave enough (most times) to make the changes I need to to get my scales level again.

I know this isn’t a baking related post nor a botanical one but some of these thoughts are what sparked off this blog and many of the things I did in 2011.  I know 2012 will be a tough year because of some ‘balancing’ I’ve done recently but I also know it’ll be one of change and new life experiences and so I’m looking forward to it.

Happy New Year everyone xx

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  1. Jayne says

    1st January 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Well said! Hope 2012 is great for you!

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  2. ediblethings says

    1st January 2012 at 9:37 pm

    Funnily enough, being so out of balance last year has led me to resolve to do things better for the first time ever. Starting a food blog has also led me to make some food rfelated ones too. I hope I achieve at least some of them!
    Happy New Year to you, here’s to balance in the coming months

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  3. Sally says

    2nd January 2012 at 6:54 am

    Wise words indeed and a good reminder to prioritise the things that should be at the top of the list (but often get taken for granted). Happy New Year – hope that 2012 is amazing.

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    • Urvashi @ The Botanical Baker says

      3rd January 2012 at 8:48 am

      Thanks Sally x

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  4. princeproductions says

    2nd January 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Hello Urvashi, I totally agree this is a great perspective on life. Hope 2012 brings you much happiness!

    I’ve also tagged and recommended you you in the Food Blogger Uncovered Award. I hope you like it! I quite enjoyed writing a bit about my baking, nice bit of fun! Please have a look and if you want to answer the questions too please feel free to do so. I look forward to reading more about you and your baking inspiration soon!

    http://princeproductions.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/food-bloggers-unplugged-and-the-versatile-blogger-award/

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    • Urvashi @ The Botanical Baker says

      3rd January 2012 at 8:47 am

      Thanks darling x

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