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Everywhere we go, we hear people say they’re looking for life-balance. We spend enormous amounts of time and money in search of solutions to our hectic lives. Why is it that balance in family, work and relationships seems so elusive? We may be searching for something that just isn’t there…
Life-balance is a myth! Yes, you heard right. There’s no such thing as life balance - at least not on a permanent basis. Let me explain…
The Myth
To say that you have life-balance implies that all areas of your life are in balance - physical, career, financial, relationships, spiritual - you get the picture. It’s impossible to have balance in ALL areas of your life at the same time - physically and emotionally impossible.
Life balance further implies that all areas of your life are created equal. That’s just not true. At different times in your life, different areas will demand more of your attention. For instance, when you’re in your early twenties your focus may be more on career, while later in life it may be on family - your growing family.
Life Balance - What it Really Is
What we’re really searching for is a place where the things that are most important to us can fit into our daily lives, while giving us a sense of peace, connectedness, and confidence in our achievements. We’ve overcomplicated life in the twenty-first century, losing touch with who we are, what we really want, and what is possible for us. Finding balance is as individual and unique as each of us - because we’re each different, have different needs and wants, and are on different life paths.
Contrary to popular belief, we CAN have it all - it just takes focus and an eye to personal growth.
