Life can be challenging at times. My biggest struggle is that monster called balance. I mean what does that even look like? I think i have it then I realize I need to bath the dogs and do laundry. or I turn around and I haven’t seen friends in weeks.

Finding that balance seems to be the magic formula for success. Gurus talk about it all the time. Who cleans and decorates their houses while they make videos telling me how to find balance before they jet off to Italy?

I am not sure balance is a good way to address the issue. Yes, it may be just the ticket for some, but I need something more. My work dominates my life. I like it that way. For me my work is my life. Just try to spend a few weeks with me when I cannot work. I can tell you grumpy is not the best word to describe me in those times.

Maybe I do have balance, but not in the everything is perfect way. I rush from my work table, quickly wash my hands never getting them completely clean. Let the dogs out. Start the washer. Go to the bathroom. check my emails while I am in there, I know gross. then rush back to let the dogs in before grabbing a tea(cold because it has set in the pot too long) and heading back to work.

That is the balance that works for me. Get stuff done as fast as possible so I can get back to work. How do you deal with the balance of work and life? Do you think about how others manage? Let me know your thoughts!

George from Enchantedland