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Brook
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Written January 21 2011
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Work-Life Balance - If only it was that simple Work-Life balance really doesn't describe what many of today's women do to juggle their priorities. For men, it might be a little more simple in their traditional roles, they had work and then the "honey do" list and, occasionally, they would take care of the children.
If you were to write down everything you are responsible for, a list might include the following:
1. Maintaining a career as a primary breadwinner - isn't that a full time job?
2. Primary caregiver for children (make sure they are shuttled around, doctor's appointments, sports, and on and on.)
3. "Head of household" - If you don't do it or, make sure it gets done, it won't...
4. Keep track of holidays, birthdays, friends, plan vacations, relatives.
5. For some of us, take care of older parents
It is almost overwhelming... or, is it?
The list could easily be a page long, when you think of everything you have to devote time to. I am here to tell you that you can do it all, just not all at the same time. A common mistake for women is that they take on everything and treat everything as having equal priority in their lives. Life isn't like that.
I'd love to hear what is holding you back from achieving your dreams. What would you do if only you could change...?
At Make Today Matter, we specialize in helping busy women get their lives under control so they can do it all.
I look forward to your thoughts!
Brook |
