People are subject to nonstop engagement, communication, entertainment, and stimulation every second of the day today, thanks to technology and mobile devices. There’s no more “unplugging” when you come home from work. Bosses know you own a laptop and a phone, and they use and abuse that fact on a regular basis.

Not to mention, if you’re raising kids, you’re probably in constant communication with them through their technological devices. The world is crazy busy today, and so are you.

Here are a few tips for maintaining a balanced lifestyle despite the constant stimulation:

1. Define Balance:

Balance for one person may be a totally different word for another. If you’re a high-energy person, maybe you like to have 12-hours of your day blocked off. You need to sit back and think about what the word balanced means to you personally. Once you have an answer, it’s time to figure out how to keep that balance in place.

2. Set Goals:

You can’t really maintain balances if you don’t know what your end goals are. If you want to climb the ranks in your office, then your balance needs to be more conducive to professional time consumption.

3. Make a List:

It’s time to list out what takes up your time every week. Write it all out and your estimates on time drain. Then, figure out which activities stress and don’t stress you out. Try and shift the pendulum towards the middle of it all. You’re going to have to buckle down and work each week; but, it’s important to make sure you have stress relievers built into the weekly process.

Maintain any kind of balance is a challenging task. The first step to achieving a balanced lifestyle is being aware that it is possible.