We all want to know the secrets of building healthy workplace relationships. Relationships are a powerful factor contributing to our success. Yet so many become involved in negative situations at the workplace which drain their energy, enthusiasm and success. Relationship balancing shows how to turn all this around.

Relationship Balancing: What Is It?

Relationship Balancing creates harmony. It is the natural flow of energy, support and inspiration that develops between two individuals who are in synch. When this flow is balanced individuals become able to fully tap their potential, inner resources become available and work proceeds optimally. When this flow is blocked an energy drain occurs, resentment develops and success is impeded on many levels.

Are Your Relationships In Balance?

To start the process of relationship balancing take a close you at your workplace relationships. At times of pressure or during difficulties most individuals "react" automatically to those they are working with. Automatic "reactions" are one of the greatest obstacles to positive energy flow. A response as opposed to a reaction is a thoughtful, measured constructive response to what is going on. It is driven by goals and values, not by automatic impulses. It allows us to stop reacting and take charge of what is going on.

Examine each workplace relationship carefully. Assess exactly what you want from this person. What is the function of this relationship in your life? What effect is the relationship presently having? As you do this, you are putting a stop to automatic, knee jerk reactions and channeling your energy and resources.

Activity – Discover Your Personal Relationship Balancing Quotient

List each individual you interact with. Place a score next to each person's name. Each person will be scored from 1-4. (1 – not at all; 2 – somewhat; 3 – moderately; 4 a great deal)

a)Each of these individuals are a positive force in my life. b)I feel at ease with this person. c)I trust this person. open to this person. Communicate naturally. e)I understand what they're communicating to me. f)I am able to ask this person for what I want from them. g)I am able to give this person what they want from me.

SCORE 7-12 Quotient is A1 – Unbalanced; 13 – 17 Quotient is A2 - Moderately Unbalanced ; 18- 22 Quotient is A3 - Moderately Balanced ;23-28 Quotient is A4 - Well Balanced

Be clear about how balanced or unbalanced a relationship is. This clarity is an important step to making the corrections needed.

Common Sources Of Relationship Imbalance

Source 1 - Casting Blame.

It is easy and often natural to blame others for our own difficulties, failures, mistakes or lack of self-esteem. Sometimes we feel the other is diminishing us, or trying to take something important away. However, by blaming another for your own difficulty, you are disempowering yourself. Take a look at your part in difficult situations. See new ways you could possibly respond.

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