Mastering the Teeter-Totter of Work-Life Balance
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Who doesn’t want to find a more effective way of handling the ups and downs and overwhelms endemic in a busy work life? Add to that the domestic responsibilities you oversee for household management, childcare, social planning and it’s no wonder that you want to take off for a Carribbean cruise on the next ship leaving.
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1. What does a teeter-totter do? It goes up and down. Notice how it’s easy to come down, but requires some push to go up. It’s often this push that people resist. “Why can’t it be as easy as coming down?” you might say. Accept that balance has both a work component along with the effortlessness, rather than expecting effortlessness most of the time. This can offer you some freedom in how you view your energy output, especially when you’re met with challenges that require you to stop and contribute unexpected bursts of energy.
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2. Sometimes the teeter totter squeaks and it can be annoying when it does that. You might love your work, but not all the steps required to get to do it. Even fun work projects have their irritating parts. With a little oil to grease the machinery, you can usually take care of the squeaky parts (or people) that aren’t functioning smoothly, or accept them as a minimal part of the overall opportunity to play.
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4. Sometimes there isn’t anyone on the other end and you long for a partner or someone to play with. Focusing on what or who is missing can often make you feel awkward or out of balance. Instead enjoy the freedom and independence, the wind in your hair as you take your solo ride. But don’t hesitate to ask for assistance as needed to get a job done, whether it’s dishes at home or finishing up a work project.
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Don’t forget to nurture your relationships so others will want to play with you?both through creating considerate working connections, fun personal friendships, more laughter and spontaneity with your partner, and more relaxing times just for you!
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