Balance Is Your Superpower Here’s How to Use It

What Is Balance, Really?

Balance is often defined in physical terms: the ability to stand upright without falling, using signals from the brain, muscles, joints, and senses to stay steady. But this concept applies just as importantly to our internal world. Whether it's emotional, mental, spiritual, or physical, balance means finding that inner point of calm and clarity.

Balance isn't about perfection or stillness, it's movement in harmony. It’s an action, something we’re constantly adjusting, sensing, and navigating. It’s about being present, listening to ourselves, and creating space to recalibrate when something feels off.

The Four Realms of Balance

To help make sense of how balance shows up in our lives, it’s helpful to explore four key areas what some refer to as the “four bodies”:

Physical

This includes your body’s signals: fatigue, headaches, stomach issues, or tightness. These are often messages telling you something’s off. Instead of reaching for a quick fix, try tuning in and asking: What is my body trying to tell me?

Emotional

Are you often feeling agitated, anxious, or overwhelmed? Holding onto resentment? Emotional balance involves acknowledging these feelings and allowing them to move through, not burying them. Reactions like snapping at someone or shutting down emotionally can be powerful cues that something needs attention.

Mental

This relates to your thought patterns. Are you stuck in a loop of negative self-talk or overthinking? Mental balance means noticing these loops and gently shifting them. It also means recognising when you need mental rest not just physical downtime.

Spiritual

This is about your connection to something deeper, whether it’s through journaling, prayer, meditation, nature, or other rituals. When this area is nurtured, you feel more grounded and connected to your life path. When neglected, everything else can begin to wobble.

Signs You're Out of Balance

We often ignore the signs, but your body and your emotions are always communicating. Here are a few red flags the episode highlights:

• Constant fatigue or low energy

• Frequent headaches or physical tension

• Emotional reactivity (e.g., snapping, crying easily, shutting down)

• Anxiety, overwhelm, or numbness

• Avoidance behaviours or procrastination

• Feeling “off” but can’t explain why

These aren’t signs of weakness, they're invitations to pause and listen.

So, How Do You Practice Balance?

Balance is a daily practice, not a destination. It’s built through small, intentional choices that add up over time. Here are some simple ways to start:

• Journaling – Even a few lines a day can help you identify patterns and release tension.

• Reflection – Take five quiet minutes in the morning or evening to check in with yourself.

• Movement – Walk, stretch, or dance to release stuck energy.

• Simplify – Choose one area to reduce overwhelm (like meals, outfits, or social plans).

• Self-care – Take that bath. Say no. Go to bed earlier.

• Spiritual rituals – Light a candle, pull a card, meditate, or simply sit in silence.

Being with yourself without distractions is the heart of the practice. No phones. No noise. Just an honest check-in with what you truly need.

Visualising Balance

One powerful tool from the episode is a guided teeter-totter visualisation:

Picture yourself standing at the centre of a seesaw. One side holds your external world work, relationships, responsibilities. The other holds your internal world thoughts, emotions, spirit.

Ask yourself:

• Which side feels heavier?

• What areas are hanging at the edges, needing to be brought closer to the centre?

• Where do you already feel in balance?

It’s a simple but revealing way to bring awareness and something you can return to regularly.

The Balance: Balance Is Your Unicorn

Balance can feel like a magical, elusive thing, something we chase but never quite catch. But it's not impossible.

Balance doesn’t mean everything is always perfect. It means noticing when something begins to drift, and gently bringing it back. Let go of the need to do it all at once. Start with one area. Be present. Feel what you feel. Breathe.

Nitty Gritty to Balance – EP: 8 The Four Pillars of Daily Balance

You already have everything you need within you.

Until next time be well, and be balanced.