Whilst on my mid morning run, running around the local quiet lanes and blasting Lady Gaga into my ears; I began to think about occupational balance. We all know that giving ourselves 'me time' can aid in both health and well-being, but how easy is it to add this balance to life?
I started to think about my life: I am married and have 2 children that are aged 11and 12, cook, cleaner, helper of home work and to top it all of, a full time student which involves travelling 100 miles in the car for every session. It sounds like I am moaning and thinking woe is me, but what I am trying to illustrate is how busy life can be for people and it isn't always easy to go out for a run,or watch TV for an hour and switch off. But do we wait until we reach burnout before we take time out?
We know that work / life balance is crucial. As professionals we advise clients of this importance, and talk through potential techniques to achieve this balance. Maybe we should take this advice and listen more to what we preach?
Feel free to comment, does anyone else feel the same?
I suppose when you look at the roles we have my list is long. I am a wife, step-mum, sister, carer, daughter, friend, student and volunteer to name but a few. However, I am 'Me' That is what I sometimes forget. Losing my Mum unexpectedly in 2008 made me sit up and think yesterday we were getting ready for xmas and today I am arranging mum's funeral. I have to have my 'me' time else I would crack up. Last year I spent so much time travelling to and from Uni I never even had study time let alone me time. This year I chose to drive. Still a little stressful but the extra time it gives me allows me to study, look after my hubby and house and still care for my sister. Prioriting features heavily in my life and lists, lots of them where somewhere on that list if only for half hour it says 'ME' time xxx
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