The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of 21 Keys to Work/Life Balance.
Is there
really such a thing as work/life balance? Many say it's a myth. Balance implies
harmony or equilibrium among opposing
elements. Imagine what this looks like on a scale—work and life are not
only separated, but at opposite ends of the spectrum. In this way, the idea of
“work/life balance” supports the idea that work and life are separated. This
myth of separation is supported by our environments. Since most people leave
their home to go to work each day, the differences between work and home
environments shift our energy and force us to refocus.
Now
consider a different picture. Visualize your life as a circle with work as one
of many different circles contained within it. All of our thoughts, feelings, and
actions are constantly flowing in and out of these circles—now work and life
are not opposing elements but rather work is one element in a much larger “life.”
Work is a part of life. The two elements are integrated. The answer to finding
better work/life balance is to find the right blend between all our life
activities—regardless of where and when they occur.
A true balance between work
and life
comes with knowing that your life
activities are integrated, not separated.
comes with knowing that your life
activities are integrated, not separated.
Look for 21 Keys to Work/Life Balance coming May 15, 2013!
Namaste,
The Ambassador of Goodwill
I love it! This is also why choosing a job that matches your life vision is so important. You can't compartmentalize your work because all aspects of your life are connected.
ReplyDeleteYes, good observation! And even if you aren't currently working in a profession that doesn't match your life vision, you can begin to create what that job looks like and feels like... you can even look for those attributes contained within the job you already have as you start to move towards what you want to create. Remember: you always have a choice what you focus on!
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