Read the chapter · WellBalance Transitions
Reflections on Creating our Own Crises
1. Awareness of Neglect
• What parts of your life have you been avoiding because they feel difficult, uncomfortable, or unrewarding?
• How might neglect in these areas be quietly eroding your wellbeing, even if you feel busy, productive or outwardly happy?
2. Joy and Distraction
• What activities do you most often turn to when you need comfort, relief, or validation?
• Are these activities giving you lasting fulfillment, or are they serving as distractions from deeper needs?
3. Crossing into Crisis
• Can you recall a time when your usual sources of happiness stopped working, and the problems you had been avoiding became impossible to ignore?
• If you keep going as you are now, where might this “crisis cross” show up in your own life?
4. Facing Discomfort
• What’s one conversation, task, or decision you’ve been putting off that, if addressed, could relieve tension or restore balance in your life?
• How might regularly choosing courage over avoidance change the way you experience relationships, health, or purpose?
5. Building Resilience
• What areas of your life feel strong and nourishing right now, and which ones feel underdeveloped or fragile?
• How could you diversify your sources of wellbeing so that when one falters, others can help hold you steady?
6. Moving Forward
• Looking at your life today, what small but significant steps could you take to bring more balance and sustainability to your wellbeing?
• Imagine your future self five years from now. What would they thank you for facing, nurturing, or repairing now?
Daily Intentions
“Today, I will face one uncomfortable task I’ve been putting off.”
“I will pause when I feel the urge to escape and ask what I truly need.”
“I will celebrate joy while also tending to meaning and responsibility.”
“I will be courageous and address conflict rather than avoiding it.”
“This week, I will make time to strengthen a relationship that matters to me.”
Daily Affirmations
“I am resilient because I embrace both ease and effort.”
“I choose to nourish the parts of my life that need attention.”
“I have the courage to repair what I once avoided.”
“I honor my health, relationships, and purpose as much as my pleasures.”
“I am creating a flourishing life by tending to the whole of me.”