The Five Bucket Principle

B A L A N C I N G L I F E ’ S I S S U E S , I N C .

W E N D Y K A U F M A N

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 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 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

 Taking Care of You.

 Nutrition   Exercise Sleep   Stress Management Preventive screenings  Health Journal Health

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

B A L A N C I N G L I F E ’ S I S S U E S , I N C .

W E N D Y K A U F M A N