1. BALANCING LIFE’S ISSUES, INC. WENDY KAUFMAN The Five Bucket Principle

2. Objectives Invest in Yourself Think BIG Picture Long Term Planning The Five Bucket System

3. 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

4. Think BIG PICTURE Personal Goals One year Five years Ten years Retirement?

5. 5 Bucket System 1.Family & Friends 2.Work & Career 3.Community - Connections 4.Financial & Personal Growth & Development 5.Health Including Humor & Fun

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Health Taking Care of You.  Nutrition  Exercise  Sleep  Stress Management  Preventive screenings  Health Journal

12. 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

13. BALANCING LIFE’S ISSUES, INC. WENDY KAUFMAN The Five Bucket Principle