Except for the pesky work/life balance part.
It's not that I have an incredibly complex high powered type of job. I currently work for a large organization in an administrative position which I fell into after many years in non profit/children's services. I loved my previous career but had to jump ship when the economy tanked. While I'm very grateful to have landed in a job that provides me with income and good health insurance, it's not something I'd consider a career. However, old habits die hard and I find myself completely wrapped up in every little detail, unable to let go when I come home and slow to leave my work at any point during the day. Just who am I trying to impress anyway? It's not like I'm moving up in the position (there is no growth) and it's not like I haven't proven my work ethic to my bosses.
I'm unbalanced and I know it. I know what I am supposed to be doing. I just don't know how to do it.
What do you do to maintain a healthy work/life balance?
I struggled for years to have a work life/balance, until I found some really great things that I was passionate about- I WANTED to get home and focus on them instead of work. When work does get overwhelming- it still does at times- I am a big proponent of not bringing anything home- ever! Even if that means I leave the office and go to a coffee shop or to the library. I will not let home be invaded by work stress.
ReplyDeleteBut I still think the ultimate balance can be found if you work as effectively as possible during the day and then officially CLOCK OUT with no regrets!
Hope you are having a great week . . . and by the way, there is a ton of power with the holisitic approach!