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The Five Bucket Principle. Balancing Life’s Issues, Inc. Wendy Kaufman. Objectives. Invest in Yourself Think BIG Picture Long Term Planning The Five Bucket System. Invest in Yourself. The “oxygen mask” theory – all starts with you. Your “D.H.A.” – Dreams Hopes Aspirations Get excited
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The Five Bucket Principle Balancing Life’s Issues, Inc. Wendy Kaufman
Objectives • Invest in Yourself • Think BIG Picture • Long Term Planning • The Five Bucket System
Invest in Yourself • The “oxygen mask” theory – all starts with you. • Your “D.H.A.” – Dreams Hopes Aspirations • Get excited • Go into your “discomfort” zone • Motivation, willpower and • determination
Think BIG PICTURE • Personal Goals • One year • Five years • Ten years • Retirement?
5 Bucket System Family & Friends Work & Career Community - Connections Financial & Personal Growth & Development Health Including Humor & Fun
Family & Friends • Family • Quality time vs. Quantity time • When to listen and when not to listen • Set boundaries • It is ok to say no to family. • Don’t take for granted • Friends • Someone who is happy for you during the good times but will coach you through the bad times. • Be selective
Work & Career • Remember you are “at work” more than anywhere else in life. • Reframe your attitude • Make a list of everything you like about work • Make a “D.I.G.” file • Continue growing and learning. • Manage interruptions and time wasters • Work harder than you ever thought you could
Community & Spirituality • Outreach • Volunteering • Making Connections • The beauty of giving and caring and mattering • Teaching your family members to get involved • The world we live in really is small – even more important to care
Financial • Is your financial house in order? • Get out of debt • Know where your money goes • Live below your means • Set financial goals • Be prepared for the unexpected – because it will happen
Personal Growth & Development • Always be learning • Take a class • Learn a new language • Learn a new skill • Brain exercise will keep you young • Keep up with technology
Health • Taking Care of You. • Nutrition • Exercise • Sleep • Stress Management • Preventive screenings • Health Journal
Humor & Fun • This is about enjoying life • Think about a time you made worse than it had to be • Laugh, laugh, laugh – learn about humor therapy • It is about the big and small events to enjoy
The Five Bucket Principle Balancing Life’s Issues, Inc. Wendy Kaufman