We asked several of our Passioneers to share their top tips on staying vibrant and balanced as they have leaped fully into their passions.  Below are our responses.  Click here for more tips on doing what you love and having the rest follow. Happy Passioneering!

Sue Oliver, Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Radio Show Host (www.passionsandpossibilities.com)

• Make time every day for prayer, meditation, self-care, gratitude, and laughter.
• Lean into other people.  Others are just waiting for you to ask for their support, and…you simply cannot do or be it alone.
• Make a difference in someone’s life every day, no matter how small.

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Jordan Mallah, Yoga Master and Founder of Steadfast Freedom Yoga (www.steadfastfreedomyoga.com)

Nurture yourself by eating well, sleeping enough hours, and taking time outside to connect with nature. Don’t forget to have fun everyday and smile!

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Robbi Firestone, America’s Premier Portrait Artist  (www.RobbiFirestone.com)

• Making a difference in the world requires leaping into the unknown.
• Skydiving, scuba with sharks, or expressing an unpopular opinion are all acts of courage. Placing myself in uncomfortable yet fulfilling possibilities enables me to power through mental barriers that might limit my fullest, authentic living. I love to confront and conquer fear.
• By committing to philanthropic causes and spiritual practices,  I maintain a balanced perspective.
• Creativity takes courage, so I utilize the skills and talents I have rather than hide them and keep them safe. Full creativity and self expression enables me to live an enriched, empowered, inspired life everyday.

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Ginger Hodge, Best-Selling Author  (www.blog.whendonkeysflybook.com)

• Live for the moment. Don’t play the “I’ll be happy when ________ happens” game.  Be happy now.
• Appreciate the small stuff. Intentionally taste your food. Savor more sunsets. Enjoy a long walk or a hot bath.  Sometimes the simplest of pleasures can bring the most joy.
• Change your perspective. Even an afternoon stuck in traffic can turn into a relaxing and recharging experience given the right music – and perspective.

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Dr. Joanna Dolgoff, Child Obesity Expert (www.DrDolgoff.com)

• Remember your priorities. In my case, my top priority is always my family. It is easy to forget that when you get so engrossed in your work.
• Take time for yourself. You can’t perform well if you are stressed. It is worth it to take an hour for a run, a massage, or something you consider relaxing.
• Do something selfless each day. We often get so wrapped up in our work and ourselves that we forget to care about others around us. To stay fully balanced, try to do something for somebody else each day. Holding a door for somebody else counts! Just remind yourself that life isn’t only about you. It will keep you centered.

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Morgan  Rich, Author, Coach (www.playhuge.com)

Being balanced and vibrant is about Trusting Yourself.    When you trust yourself, you:

o    have self-confidence

o    don’t need to push, push, push to prove yourself

o    can say “No.”

o    know what your heart wants

o    use your heart to guide your choices.

o    say on your death bed “Wow, that was awesome.  I sang my song and danced my dance.”

Keys to building trust in yourself:

1.     Sleep – excellent, effective, and efficient brains are rested brains

2.     Healthy input (food, information, love) – Garbage in, garbage out.  Love in, love out.  Enjoy silence – lots of silence.

3.     Daily Practice – Give your word.  Keep your word.