It’s very easy in our fast-paced, constantly-connected culture to find ourselves becoming Human Doings instead of Human Beings. It’s therefore really important to maintain as much balance as we can in our busy lives, so that we don’t end up regretting the way we have (or haven’t) spent our time.

Here are 5 tips for helping to maintain health, peace and balance in your life
1. Take 5 minutes a day to stop and really study something in nature
2. Once a week, reach out to a family member or friend who you haven’t talked to in a long time
3. Find a creative outlet (painting, woodworking, singing, gardening) and get lost in it once a week for 30 minutes
4. When you take a vacation, disconnect from all work communication
5. Get 7-9 hours of sleep every night