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104 maconmagazine.com | APRIL/MAY 2020 THINK IT THROUGH Nothing happens without occurring in our minds first. Now is the time to realize that changes – whether major or minor – need to be implemented to achieve a healthy balance. Let's begin to first think about what areas of our lives are unbalanced? Ask a trusted colleague and a family member or friend their thoughts and see if they align with yours. Write down the area of focus in a personal notebook and start brainstorming about how to correct it. PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS; KNOW YOUR WEAKNESSES In business, sometimes we can lose ourselves trying to accommodate others. Don't try to be all things to all people – that's a recipe for certain disaster. Instead, focus on your primary strengths and attributes and outsource anything outside of your scope to others. If you're not a whiz at graphic design or account management, then stop wasting your time and outsource. This will free up a significant amount of your day and tip the balancing scales in your favor. MANAGE YOUR TIME LONG TERM It is not unusual for the serious working professional to get consumed by work constantly. After all, technology makes it possible to stay connected to work, co-workers and customers 24 hours a day. Instead of only planning out the work portion of your day to maintain work-life balance, it is now essential to plan out your entire day – including family time, social hour, physical fitness, nutrition and other segments that are important to your holistic well-being. DO WHAT YOU LOVE Create time for something you love other than work and give it the time it deserves. This will refresh and energize you and enable you to nurture the creative thought that is essential to every successful businessperson. FITNESS Win at healthy choices BY WILL BUTLER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT ODOM W e can all agree that being successful in business today takes much more than dedication and skill. It requires more and more of our time and energy to stay atop of the professional food chain and remain competitive among our peers. With all that energy focused toward work, what about the rest of your life? Balanced living means considering all aspects of your life: relationships, work, health and emotional well-being. As a business executive and a certified personal trainer, I know all too well the pitfalls that all of us experience at some point in life. For many people, the concept of work-life balance seems nearly impossible. If this is you, read on for tips to maintain a healthy work- life balance. Macon native Will Butler is a certified personal trainer, pro-bikini coach, certified black belt instructor, radio personality and owner of Will 2 Win Fitness LLC. For personal training, fitness consults and nutritional plans, contact Will at w2wfitness220@gmail.com or 404-273-2861.