The Hard Part Of Balance, An Inspirational Thought



The Hard Part Of Balance We hope you enjoy the words of wisdom in this inspirational thought. A lot of people talk about balance in life today especially since we all seem to have really busy lives no matter whom we are or what we do. I suppose it is fair to say that this is part of our modern society. Not too long ago, however, I remember a lot of discussion around the advancement of technology and how it would make our lives a lot easier. I now doubt this very much for a number of reasons.

		Inspirational Thoughts The Hard Part Of Balance by Byron Pulsifer (c) 2011 If you are unfortunate enough to work for a company in a capacity other than an employee who can honestly say that their job responsibilities definitely end when the clock strikes five, you are probably very familiar with a briefcase full of work, or a laptop, email, cell phones, and Blackberries. Now, a lot of people have taken a briefcase full of work home with them for years but the other electronic devices that now dominant our life are also a constant companion whether we like to admit it or not. Take for example the Blackberry or some other related device that now is a constant companion. This device is constantly on and you receive requests or information long after the workday. You feel obligated to check your device throughout the evening when you are at home and often respond to requests from others who are also a slave to modern technology. And, these devices, worse still, follow you on the weekend even when you are off to a cottage or a weekend camping trip. The hard part of life is now a real challenge for a balance in life that is even more complicated than ever before. How do you create balance when you are being enslaved to technology that once was touted as a savior? The critical part of a balance in life is choosing priorities. If you are trying to balance a family and a career, the choices are complex because both are important. The real question is then how do I separate these two very real expectations so that one can achieve a balance without sacrificing one or the other? While there are not simple answers, there are solutions if you chose to take them. One possible solution is to clearly establish priorities for your time depending on where you are. For example, if you are at work, you are at work and not involved in anything to do with being at home. If you are at home, you are not involved in anything other than what you want to do with family. This may seem ridiculous to some, but it is possible. For example, there may be times when you just have to complete some paper work for the office but this does not mean you have to spend the entire evening doing it. If you are able to work quite late and are just as effective, dedicate family time to early evening and do some of your work later. Another option is to literally turn off any communication devices that you have allowed to enslave you to the most recent query or request. This simply means that you do not allow yourself the opportunity to even see emails or requests - home is for home, and work is for work. Several years ago, I had a similar challenge to face when I managed an employee assistance program. I was not only managing but also actively involved in counseling with my own client load. I could easily have allowed myself to be caught in the same kind of trap. It was very easy to let my clients take hold of my mind as I traveled home and spent the evening with family. Their issues and concerns were serious in most cases and not to be dismissed. Yet, I needed time to relax and renew my own stamina, so how did I handle this? In a few words, I forced my mind to leave the current by immersing myself in a fictitious novel. In fact, I would read anything to change the course of my thoughts so they did not own me. Each one of us must face our own issues of balance, and the real key lies within your own hands. It is not someone else?s responsibility to manage your life, or to help create balance in your life. It is something you need to control just like you would design your own destiny. Your destiny is not for someone else to manage - it is your destiny. The same applies to your balance in life - you do have a choice to make.
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