Life Quads+ Framework
The key goal of I.Liv. is to empower women to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life that is also realistic and sustainable – on our own terms! We strongly believe that aspirational goal is within our reach. I.Liv. provides practical approaches and tools for HOW to achieve life balance using I.Liv.Life Quads+.
What are the I.Liv. Life Quads+?
I.Liv. Life Quads+ are used toview and manage our life balance. It provides a general structure for the main aspects of life that require our consistent attention – in daily living AND as an ongoing effort to create and live a balanced and fulfilling life.
Let’s get started by introducing each Life Quad:
- Life Quad #1 – My People: The energy I invest in people and building relationships
- Life Quad #2 – My Work: The energy I invest in building my career and personal wealth.
- Life Quad #3 – My Health: The energy I invest in my well-being (mind and body).
- Life Quad #4 – My Self: The energy I invest in me, myself and I – my personal enjoyment in my life. (Yes, this is a very legitimate and vital quad!)
- ‘Plus’ is for the Life Admin that also needs to be taken care of: The energy I invest in daily tasks of operating my life.
Why are Life Quads+ important to understand?
In life we are in a constant state of balancing. We work to effectively manage all areas of our life (within reason). When we go too far outside of balance in one area, we make short-term compromises that we may someday regret. If the lack of balance goes unchecked for too long, we become vulnerable to burnout, physical and mental health issues, family conflict and financial hardship.
Examples of outcomes we risk when we lose control on any one area:
- My People – weakened family / friend bonds; missed milestones; social isolation
- My Work – lost productivity / burnout; missed opportunities for advancement
- My Health – risk of illness, weight gain, depression and anxiety
- My Self – loss of direction and self identify; sacrificed self interests
- Overall – Ultimately waking up to a life that doesn’t feel like its ours is the saddest outcome of all and has negative impacts to those we care about.
A key skill to hone is how to effectively and efficiently perform the balancing act that is our life!
Getting comfortable with the juggling act we are always performing and engaging in self-care and compassion is fundamental to living a fulfilled life for ourselves and the people who matter most in our lives.
How are Life Quads+ used to support our I.Liv. practices?
Life Quads+ provide a framework to help us shape our desired life and categorize our daily efforts. By design, each quad is broad (ready to be personalized and adapted) and Life Quads+ together are all-encompassing (we can sort everything in our life into one of the quads). Life Quads+ are there to give us the comprehensive structure that we then adapt to work for us and the life we are building.
In the I.Liv Program, you will use Life Quads+ to:
- Categorize your daily planned efforts and actual results achieved
- View a comprehensive picture of your daily life balance and trending efforts by Life Quad+