Redefining Balance: Why Your Alignment Matters More Than Your Schedule
We’ve been told to “find balance” like it’s the magic fix to a peaceful, successful life.
But let’s be real:
How often does life actually go as planned?
You wake up ready to conquer your day—and then:
❌ A last-minute call changes your schedule.
❌ A family issue knocks the wind out of your momentum.
❌ A tech issue throws off your entire plan.
And just like that, you feel out of balance.
Sound familiar?
You’re not alone.
But here’s the truth:
Balance isn’t about perfection. It’s about perspective.
What If Balance Isn’t the Goal at All?
Most people chase the illusion of perfect balance.
The perfectly split calendar.
The ideal routine.
The sacred work-life harmony.
But guess what? Life doesn’t care about your color-coded planner.
Here’s what no one’s telling you:
Balance isn’t something you control. It’s something you respond to.
Real balance isn’t about juggling everything perfectly.
It’s about what you do when it all falls apart.
Balance is how you show up—not how well you manage your to-do list.
So, the question isn’t:
“Am I balanced?”
It’s: “What’s my mindset when life gets messy?”
Balance Starts With Trust
Life is unpredictable.
Kids get sick. Projects go sideways. Emotions hit hard. People disappoint you.
So when chaos hits (because it will), what’s your first reaction?
⚠️ “I’m out of balance. The day is ruined.”
OR
🕊️ “God’s got this. Let me pause, pray, and shift my mindset.”
True balance doesn’t come from controlling everything.
It comes from trusting God through the chaos.
What Balance Really Looks Like
We all talk about balance like it’s a universal formula—but it’s not.
Balance looks different for everyone.
What fuels one person may drain another. What feels like peace for you might feel like prison for someone else.
And that’s why I use DISC personality types in my coaching—it’s a game changer.
When you know how you’re wired, you can stop fighting against yourself and start designing your life in alignment with your real needs.
Understanding the 4 DISC Types & What Balance Means to Each
Here’s a quick breakdown. As you read, think about which one sounds most like you.
🔴 D – The Driven Leader (Dominance)
Needs: Achievement, challenge, results
Off-balance when: Stuck in routine, micromanaged, or forced to slow down
Balance looks like: Making progress, staying in motion, and learning to trust God even in the still moments
Your biggest lie? “If I stop, I’ll fall behind.”
Your truth? Stillness isn’t weakness—it’s strategy when used right.
🟡 I – The Inspirational Connector (Influence)
Needs: Connection, creativity, fun
Off-balance when: Alone, buried in details, or boxed into too much structure
Balance looks like: Staying inspired, connecting with people, but learning to follow through and focus
Your biggest lie? “If it’s not exciting, it’s not for me.”
Your truth? Discipline doesn’t kill your spark—it fuels your results.
🟢 S – The Steady Rock (Steadiness)
Needs: Stability, support, routine
Off-balance when: Rushed, pushed into change, or surrounded by conflict
Balance looks like: Trusting God during transitions, holding boundaries, and stepping out of comfort in faith
Your biggest lie? “Change will break me.”
Your truth? You’re stronger than you think, and you can grow in motion.
🔵 C – The Calculated Thinker (Conscientiousness)
Needs: Accuracy, logic, structure
Off-balance when: Rushed, unclear expectations, or too much spontaneity
Balance looks like: Taking action even when the plan isn’t perfect, and trusting God beyond the details
Your biggest lie? “I can’t move forward until it’s perfect.”
Your truth? Progress over perfection still counts.
So... What’s YOUR Balance Type?
When you truly understand how you’re wired, you stop trying to live like someone else.
You stop chasing a version of balance that doesn’t fit your life or personality.
You stop comparing your chaos to someone else’s Instagram calm.
You start aligning your habits, routines, and mindset with what actually fuels you.
And that’s where the shift happens.
⚡ You stop chasing balance.
⚡ You start living in alignment.
⚡ And that’s where your next level begins.
Stop Waiting for Balance to Appear
Here’s the hard truth:
Life won’t calm down for you to get it together.
If you’re constantly waiting for your schedule to open up or your stress to disappear before taking action—you’ll be stuck forever.
That’s why mindset is everything.
✅ You can’t predict your day.
✅ You can’t always control your schedule.
✅ But you CAN control how you show up.
Let go of the guilt. Let go of the grind. Let go of the picture-perfect version of balance.
Choose alignment. Choose truth. Choose movement.
True Balance Thrives on Attitude + Trust
Read that again.
Balance isn’t found in planning.
It’s found in perspective.
✨ Life isn’t meant to be perfect.
✨ Everything that happens is either a lesson or a launchpad.
✨ You get to decide how to respond.
You can let your circumstances control you…
Or you can take control by aligning your life with how God created you.
Three Simple Actions to Realign Today
Let’s make this practical. Here are three steps to start walking in real alignment today:
1️⃣ Identify Your DISC Type
Not sure what you are?
Email me at [email protected] or drop a comment—I’ll help you figure it out.
Self-awareness is the first step toward alignment. When you know who you are, you stop apologizing for it and start owning it.
2️⃣ Define Balance for YOU
Forget what the world says. Forget what social media shows.
What does balance really mean in your life?
Ask yourself:
What drains me?
What fuels me?
When do I feel most aligned with God’s purpose for me?
Write it out. Speak it out. Claim it.
3️⃣ Take One Action Step
Don’t just read this and move on.
Now that you know what works for you—do something with it.
Set one boundary
Cancel one thing that drains you
Schedule one win into your day
Let go of one thing you can’t control
That one act of alignment might be the shift your entire week needs.
Share It With Someone Who Needs It
Here’s the truth:
Most people are fighting for balance in silence.
They feel behind.
They feel like they’re failing.
They think everyone else has it figured out.
But they don’t.
When we grow together, we win together.
So send this to your team. Your spouse. Your best friend.
Start a conversation about what balance actually looks like for them.
You’ll be amazed at the clarity and peace that come just from naming it.
Final Word: Stop Chasing Balance. Start Living in Alignment.
Balance isn’t about doing it all.
It’s about doing what aligns with who you are.
It’s about having peace in the chaos.
It’s about trusting God more than your planner.
It’s about shifting your mindset—not just your schedule.
So the next time life throws you a curveball (and it will)...
Don’t panic.
Don’t say “the day is ruined.”
Don’t throw your hands up and give in to chaos.
Pause.
Pray.
Breathe.
Remember who you are—and Whose you are.
Then take a small action step in alignment with your type, your faith, and your future.
You’ve got this.
Want Help Finding Your Type or Clarifying Your Next Step?
I help leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches align their life with who they are so they can stop spinning and start moving.
📩 Email me: [email protected]
🌐 www.leisajenkins.com
Together, we’ll ditch the myth of balance and walk in bold alignment—because that’s where the real growth begins.
Leisa Jenkins
Your Partner in Growth & The Coach Who Gets It Done
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