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The following is a list of additional resources and readings on the topic of living a balanced and healthy life recommended by the Community Leader Editorial Team:

Web Sites:
http://www.authenticpromotion.com/work-life-balance
These ten articles by life coach, Molly Gordon, describe in clear, concise language the principles and practices most writings on life balance emphasize.

http://www.wellnessinventory.net/ Sometimes it is helpful to have a tool to get to one’s own definition of balance.  This particular inventory is a holistic assessment and life-balance program designed to help individuals gain personal insight into their state of physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. The program offers guidance and tools to transform this new awareness into sustainable lifestyle change, and a renewed sense of health and wellbeing.

Books and Articles:
Coming Up for Air: How to Build a Balanced Life in a Workaholic World,  by Beth Sawi (Hyperion, 2000) While written from a corporate perspective, the book nevertheless does a very good job addressing the dangers of being over-connected because of all the technological tools we have.

Balanced Life and Leadership Excellence: A Nurturing Relationship,  by Madan Birla and Cecilia Miller Marshall (Balance Group, July 1997) This is an interesting collection of articles that help readers reflect on the internal and external causes of imbalance.  The authors offer 40 practical ideas for a personal life plan and eleven principles for unleashing one’s leadership and creativity.  This is a book that balances the practical and the personal dimensions of balanced living.

Do you know of a great resource on this topic? Post your suggestion for further reading at Valerie’s Corner!