BALANCING LIFE’S ISSUES, INC.

WENDY KAUFMAN

The Five Bucket Principle

Objectives

Invest in YourselfThink BIG PictureLong Term Planning

The Five Bucket System

Invest in Yourself

The “oxygen mask” theory – all starts with you.

Your “D.H.A.” – Dreams Hopes AspirationsGet excitedGo into your “discomfort” zoneMotivation, willpower and

determination

Think BIG PICTURE

Personal GoalsOne yearFive yearsTen yearsRetirement?

5 Bucket System

1. Family & Friends

2. Work & Career

3. Community - Connections

4. Financial & Personal

Growth & Development

5. 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 attitudeMake a list of everything you like about workMake a “D.I.G.” fileContinue growing and learning.Manage interruptions and time wastersWork harder than you ever thought you could

Community & Spirituality

OutreachVolunteeringMaking ConnectionsThe beauty of giving and caring and

matteringTeaching your family members to get

involvedThe world we live in really is small – even

more important to care

Financial

Is your financial house in order?Get out of debtKnow where your money goesLive below your meansSet financial goalsBe 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 lifeThink about a time you made worse than it

had to beLaugh, laugh, laugh – learn about humor

therapyIt is about the big and small events to enjoy

BALANCING LIFE’S ISSUES, INC.

WENDY KAUFMAN

The Five Bucket Principle