Over the last week I have been putting thought to what exactly a good "work-life balance" is. The internet is full of peoples opinions and definitions but I think the crux of the issue is why. Why strive to make changes to achieve a balance? What is the ultimate goal of this, and any wellness initiative really? Is it to have better control over your time, to be able to focus more thoroughly on each task in work or life, to be more confident in your ability to achieve your goals in work and in life? Yes, yes, yes but is this the goal if we dig down.
To create the mindset and mind-body to achieve all these things and more there is one true goal and reason for seeking a work-life balance, for choosing to stay well, happiness and enjoyment.
Enjoying each stretch of the voyage is fundamental to being able to achieve and those two things, achievement and enjoyment, are the real goals for working towards a work-life balance. The rewards are many and varied when you begin to live your living instead of working for it.
I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with groups and organizations to give them tools to personally define and achieve this balance using 5 basic categories for action:
1. Set and visualize goals
2. Address and manage your pains
3. Breathe
4. Digest good food, don't just eat
5. Make dis-tress and eu-stress balance a fundamental part of your day
Paint a picture of your ship and what you think you need on it to enjoy a smooth sailing voyage and make time to learn and explore new ways to take personal control over your health, wellness and work-life balance, Choose to Say Well!