Finding Balance in Life

I'm stilling working on finding that elusive balance in life. Right now, in order to accomplish my goals, I have to write them down or they don't get done. I get a sense of accomplishment when I check my goals and chores off of a list. It helps me to feel more balanced in my day. Finding balance in my life is a constant challenge. I realize there's no way I'm always going to get everything on my check list done in a day, especially if something comes up and distracts me and throws me off track, which seems to happen a lot. I like to have a list for the day as well as one for the week or even month. I'm forgetful, I need these lists. I have to have a list when I go out to shop for groceries or anything else. I'm lost without my lists. Does anyone else feel this way? Priority list: Work, Social life, Play, Housework (not my favourite), Taking steps toward my Dreams each day, Exercise, Healthy eating, Education, Taking time out for the things I love to do and Self care. Balance is needed in every aspect of life when you suffer from anxiety and depression. It's important though not to beat yourself up if things go awry and just do your best to get back on track. Not everyone's priority list is the same. That's okay too. Write down what's most important to you. Write down your goals and dreams. Know that your dreams are as important as everyone else's. A really cool thing that I enjoy doing is making a collage or vision board. I think of a theme that I'm working on in my life at the time and cut out picture's, words, and sayings that resonate with me. I find doing this quite relaxing and centering. It's a creative way of sending your dreams and goals straight to your subconscious. I love it.