--- title: IMS - Blog (22) description: Inner Matrix System's Blog (22) image: https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/InnerMatrixSystems-Logo-1.svg --- ![](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Asset%204%201.png) ![](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Asset%205%201.png) ## Balance Is Bullshit: Breaking Down the Illusion of Work-Life Balance    Ted was worried that he was spending too much of his time and focus on work. He was putting in nine to ten hours at the office, another three to four hours ... [Continue Reading](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/balance-is-bullshit) ![DSC00175-1](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/DSC00175-1.png) Get Training In Your Inbox Every Week Free Access to the Inner Matrix Systems Newsletter will deliver weekly tips to completely up-level and redefine your life. Live Your Must. 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We train... 2 minute read [ Read More ](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/personal-evolution-stories-career) [![Personal Transformation Stories: Reimagining Relationships](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1275206401.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=iStock-1275206401.jpg) ](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/personal-evolution-stories-relationships) [Personal Mastery](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/personal-mastery), [innertraining](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/innertraining), [performance](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/performance), [Results](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/results), [emotionalintelligence](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/emotionalintelligence), [impact](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/impact), [high achiever](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/high-achiever), [state management](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/state-management), [vision](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/vision), [training](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/training) ##### [Personal Transformation Stories: Reimagining Relationships](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/personal-evolution-stories-relationships) ![Joey Klein](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/hubfs/100-media-images-iowae.png) [ Joey Klein ](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/author/joey-klein) 29 June 2022 [Share on ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/personal-evolution-stories-relationships) Relationships can be tricky. We spend most of our time, in one way or another, navigating the... 2 minute read [ Read More ](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/personal-evolution-stories-relationships) [![Accelerating Personal Growth: The Difference Between Therapy and IMS Training](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/christian-kaindl-4uD9w-pxBTA-unsplash.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=christian-kaindl-4uD9w-pxBTA-unsplash.jpg) ](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/therapyvsimstraining) [innertraining](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/innertraining), [performance](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/performance), [Results](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/results), [impact](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/impact), [high achiever](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/high-achiever), [state management](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/state-management), [self help](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/self-help), [training](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/training), [IM Reset](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/im-reset), [stress](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/stress) ##### [Accelerating Personal Growth: The Difference Between Therapy and IMS Training](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/therapyvsimstraining) ![Joey Klein](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/hubfs/100-media-images-iowae.png) [ Joey Klein ](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/author/joey-klein) 28 June 2022 [Share on ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/therapyvsimstraining) From time to time I’m asked the question, How is IMS different from traditional therapy? It’s... 2 minute read [ Read More ](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/therapyvsimstraining) [![I Feel This Way Because... : Taking Ownership of Our Feelings](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mekuria-getinet-LTTj4TTsI88-unsplash.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=mekuria-getinet-LTTj4TTsI88-unsplash.jpg) ](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/i-feel-this-way-because) [Personal Mastery](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/personal-mastery), [Results](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/results), [emotionalintelligence](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/emotionalintelligence), [impact](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/impact), [high achiever](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/high-achiever), [state management](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/state-management), [self help](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/self-help), [vision](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/vision), [training](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/training) ##### [I Feel This Way Because... : Taking Ownership of Our Feelings](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/i-feel-this-way-because) ![Joey Klein](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/hubfs/100-media-images-iowae.png) [ Joey Klein ](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/author/joey-klein) 28 June 2022 [Share on ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/i-feel-this-way-because) …the cashier at the supermarket was rude to me. Someone cut me off on the freeway AND flipped... 3 minute read [ Read More ](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/i-feel-this-way-because) [![Be the Change: Embracing the Power of Going First](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1346399577.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=iStock-1346399577.jpg) ](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/if-you-want-to-transform-a-place-in-your-life-you-must-go-first) [Personal Mastery](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/personal-mastery), [performance](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/performance), [Results](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/results), [emotionalintelligence](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/emotionalintelligence), [impact](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/impact), [training](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/tag/training) ##### [Be the Change: Embracing the Power of Going First](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/if-you-want-to-transform-a-place-in-your-life-you-must-go-first) ![Joey Klein](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/hubfs/100-media-images-iowae.png) [ Joey Klein ](https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/author/joey-klein) 17 June 2022 [Share on ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://blog.innermatrixsystems.com/if-you-want-to-transform-a-place-in-your-life-you-must-go-first) Richie and Carl are best friends. 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