Comments on: Are You Teetering on Work/Life Balance?

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:33:26 +0000

In reply to Madonna. Hi Madonna: I know what you mean by the overwhelm. When I started my business, I had plenty of times I felt like that. The good news is the longer I've been doing this, the less I feel that way. Thanks for stopping by and the kind words.

By: Madonna

Madonna — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:49:07 +0000

Hi Cathy,

The work life balance aspect is OK fro me but the imbalance for me which I have to constantly keep correcting is overwhelm at the massive learning curve which seems to become bigger daily.

Nice post. very enjoyable reading.

Madonna

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:52:48 +0000

In reply to Kristen.

Hi Kristen: I love my work, too, but it doesn’t mean I always make the right decisions. I cannot imagine not having my work so I understand the value of both work and family. I certainly don’t think we should beat ourselves up over the decisions we make.

Thanks for sharing your perspective, Kristen.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:49:50 +0000

In reply to Ashley. Hi Ashley: Good to see you here. Thanks for sharing your point of view. I think we are all wired a certain way (for any number of reasons), but I find if you listen to your gut, you'll make the right choice. Thanks for stopping by, Ashley.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:39:39 +0000

I often struggle with work/life balance, whatever that may be. But I feel that my work is really so important in my life. I discovered this to be the case when I was a new mom. Being away from work for so many months was depressing for me. I need the intellectual challenge and was unsatisfied without it. I feel more balanced when I have both work and family life, even if I spend too much time doing one or the other at times

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:46:02 +0000

Cathy, you were wise to put the work aside for a little while. I’m like that too, though, when I feel my obligations piling up. I don’t want to let anyone down! But most of all, I don’t want to disappoint the ones I love most. After all, it’s the people in your life who are most dear, not the projects.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:11:02 +0000

In reply to Jake P. Hey, the Doctor's in the house. :-) Nice to see you here, Jake. Thanks so much for the book recommendation, Jake. I love new finds. And thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your weekend.

By: Jake P

Jake P — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:02:31 +0000

First of all, that’s a fantastic image.

Funny, I reached the same conclusion back in my own CubeWorld days. Those feel-good initiatives come across to me like Big Brother, because I’m so anti-authority by nature. Just let me do my job, m’kay, and I’ll decide how to live my life.

There’s a great new book called Take The Stairs, whose author I had the pleasure of profiling for Speaker magazine a few weeks ago. Rory’s theory about work-life balance is that it’s questionable/impossible because it implies equality. It’s not about spending enough time on a given activity, it’s about *when* you focus on it. I thought it was a brilliant insight.

I highly recommend his book–very motivational and lots of practical tips on increasing self-discipline.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:09:50 +0000

In reply to Roberta Budvietas. Hi Roberta: Thank you so much for your insightful comments. I have always felt we need to respect those little rituals that mean so much to others. I am happy to see that you understand the true value and I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Thanks, Roberta.

By: Roberta Budvietas

Roberta Budvietas — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:05:58 +0000

I know those feelings but I decided a very long time ago to enjoy life and work. And as I have always been fortunate about working with my passion I have for nearly 20 years enjoyed a life where work was a pleasurable part of my day. And when it stopped being so…I gave up the work because life is more important.
And I understand the little rituals around relationships that matter to our parents generation. I sometimes feel very sad that these days, it is harder to have rituals with younger members of the family.
Thanks for sharing Cathy