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How to regain balance in your life
by Brad Kearns

Brad Kearns Brad Kearns, 38, of Auburn, California is noted speaker, author and coach for both endurance athletes and corporate employees. During his nine-year career as a triathlete, he was one of the world's top ranked professionals, amassing over 30 wins worldwide on the pro circuit. He is also a great friend of the Mad Cows. Visit Bradventures.com

Many people are feeling like modern life is out of balance with too much stress, poor health/lifestyle choices, materialism/consumerism, obsessive behavior and instant gratification and not enough rest, recreation or time to enjoy personal, family and community life.

 Yet a fundamental truth in today's free world is that you choose how to live your life. If we are collectively choosing a stressful, unhealthy life, then we have some issues and some work to do!

Let's discuss three of the most important choices you can make that can generate an immediate impact helping you regain balance, health and happiness in your life.

 Important Choices to Make

1. Attitude -this is our most profound choice. Regardless of external circumstances, we are always able to choose our attitude. Lance Armstrong said that when he was diagnosed with cancer, he had "no choice but to remain positive. It is critical to always remain positive". Without a positive attitude, your chances for success are greatly diminished. Whether it's fighting for your life, pursuing victory in the Tour de France or whatever your goals and dreams are, a positive attitude is your greatest weapon

2. Your Health is Your #1 Priority . Without your health, nothing else matters yet we choose to live an unhealthy modern life on a daily basis.

3. Join the Mad Cows and enjoy your sort!

You can instantly change your life just by making the choice to put your health before EVERYTHING. Increased awareness is the place to start because the modern world is against you - constantly pushing you out of balance and towards overstress. You must take matters into your own hands and create an environment that is healthy and balanced. Govern your actions and choices by asking yourself the question, "Is this healthy?" and act in accordance with your higher values.


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