Self-Reliance
My Foundation: Live a Balanced Life


“My Foundation: Live a Balanced Life,” Personal Finances for Self-Reliance (2017), 54–55

“My Foundation: Live a Balanced Life,” Personal Finances, 54–55

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My Foundation: Live a Balanced Life—Maximum Time: 20 Minutes

Ponder:How do I keep the daily demands of life in balance?

Watch:“Of Regrets and Resolutions,” available at srs.lds.org/videos. (No video? Read page 55.)

Of Regrets and Resolutions

If you are unable to watch the video, read this script.

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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: Isn’t it true that we often get so busy? And, sad to say, we even wear our busyness as a badge of honor, as though being busy, by itself, was an accomplishment or sign of a superior life.

Is it?

I think of our Lord and Exemplar, Jesus Christ, and His short life among the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. I have tried to imagine Him bustling between meetings or multitasking to get a list of urgent things accomplished.

I can’t see it.

Instead I see the compassionate and caring Son of God purposefully living each day. When He interacted with those around Him, they felt important and loved. He knew the infinite value of the people He met. He blessed them, ministered to them. He lifted them up, healed them. He gave them the precious gift of His time.

(Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Of Regrets and Resolutions,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 22)

Back to page 54.

Discuss:What did the Savior do to achieve a balanced life?

Read:Mosiah 4:27, 2 Nephi 9:51, and the quotes by Elder M. Russell Ballard (on the right) and President James E. Faust (on page 55)

Discuss:What things can be simplified or eliminated from our lives so we can experience more joy?

Commit:Commit to do the following actions during the week. Check the boxes when you complete each action:

  • Act on your idea to bring more balance to your life.

  • Share with your family or friends what you have learned about finding balance.