Category: Wisdom for Men

My current series about Becoming a Well-Balanced Man now moves to the spiritual side which encompasses beliefs, self-awareness & reflection practices, ethics & morality, and connecting with something larger than yourself. I believe men need spiritual balance because it shows that you think beyond yourself and understand how to love and serve others. It also shows humility, which is an important mark of becoming a mature adult. Earlier posts in the series described The Benefits of Becoming a Balanced Man which helps boost a man’s confidence and build self-esteem. Finding steadiness in his emotional, mental, and physical health, along with stability in his financial and social life, creates balance, fosters adaptability, and develops resilience to the challenges of life. Finding proper balance in these areas is often the difference between guys who act like a 45-year-old “boy” and those who are responsible adult men. About Spiritual Balance Achieving spiritual balance

This series about Becoming a Well-Balanced Man describes why being stable and steady in several aspects of life is critical for men. I’ve explained The Benefits of Becoming a Balanced Man which includes increased his satisfaction, happiness, and fulfillment with life. In The Emotionally-Balanced Man and The Mentally-Balanced Man, I wrote about the difference between emotional and mental health since stability in both areas helps us avoid reacting negatively in most situations. In The Physically-Balanced Man, I described the importance of having a well-rounded exercise program, good nutrition, rest & relaxation, and managing your overall wellness. The post about The Financially-Balanced Man described ways to support your adult lifestyle without undue worry or stress. Financial stability also provides security to pursue your long-term aspirations. This next post describes why men need a healthy and balanced social life on their way to becoming the best version of a mature adult man.   Lonely

This series on Becoming a Well-Balanced Man covers the areas of balance that are critical to becoming a mature adult man. This next post describes the various physical aspects men need to balance. Subsequent posts will cover the importance of balancing –let’s also call it remaining steady or stabilizing, your social life, as well as your spiritual well-being. Why Men Need Balance In The Benefits of Becoming a Balanced Man, I explained that being stable in your emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual life include improving a man’s self-esteem and sense of purpose/accomplishment. Being steady in these areas also fosters adaptability and builds greater resilience, all of which helps increase the overall satisfaction, happiness, and fulfillment with his life.  In The Emotionally-Balanced Man and The Mentally-Balanced Man, I explained that our emotional and mental health are different but interrelated. Remaining balanced and steady in our emotional health is about our ability