On a webinar the other day, the speaker discussed life balance. I hear a lot about work/life balance and it always sounds like it should be a daily thing, which we should all strive for. I sometimes get very frustrated that I can't successfully balance work and life. It seems like the impossible dream.
She presented it as more of an overall yearly process, or long-term process.
For instance:
- If you know you are going on vacation for a few weeks, you will have to work hard before and after, to enjoy the time off. This balances out.
- If you have some health issues or various doctor appointment, maybe you spend a little less time at work or with family. Once the need for health-related time lessens, you can devote more time back to family and work.
- If you need to be more involved in your spiritual growth, maybe you lessen your commitments to your friends.
This seemed so simple, I was stunned I hadn't really thought of it this way before.
Now, when I look at my life balance as a larger picture, it feels much more balanced. I work a lot, but I also enjoy time with family and friends. I take time for my health, which sometimes means taking time off work or being away from family on the weekend. It really does balance out more than I realize.
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