Finding the work/life balance in a fast paced world isn’t easy and sometimes our time and weight favor the work side more than the life side of the scales. We become unbalanced, unhappy, stressed and eventually we wonder what is draining our energy or why we are so tired. When we keep putting everything into or work that area for sure will thrive but at what cost to the other things in life. Our mental health, our physical health or family life to name just a few will suffer.
I myself as a coach get it wrong also at times. Recently I hit the unbalanced stage where there was a lot more work going into my business which was good for the business but not so good for my family relationship. I got dragged down the rabbit hole again and just like that the work took over I became more tired, stressed and cranky at times. Pushing myself in my coaching business and other past ventures was always my Achilles heel but thankfully I am much more mindful of that now and prioritizing what’s most precious (my family and wellbeing) to me is the key.
A golfer who works only on their driving or iron play for a period of time will eventually suffer with poor putting or a professional rugby player who doesn’t work on the basic handling skills will wonder why he isn’t playing as well. Outside of their sporting life they like us all have to be mindful of the sport/life balance and being able to switch off, staying present and giving the mind a rest is good balancing practice.
It’s a constant work in progress and no area in life can be untouched for a long period of time if we want to stay more balanced. Yes, it will be frustrating at times where we want to put more time into one area but don’t leave it too long as the scales will undoubtedly shift again to the other side.
Saying no to things and having a good daily structure with a well penciled in diary will help, otherwise we will just drift around throughout the day. Listen to the body it knows what’s best for us and don’t be too hard on yourself when you become unbalanced. Take a step back see which area needs work, balance things out and keep showing up in the areas we least like.
