Work-Life Balance Revisited

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life balance is like having two wives: you can’t please one without hurting the other!

Not so long ago, this statement would have applied to men alone. Of late it applies to working women too. In fact, it is harder on us, women. The house needs to be cleaned and family fed. And at the office, manage politics and get that coveted post you have been wanting since the day you can remember. Phew! Quite a climb, don’t you think?

Tough. But that’s how it is if you want to work too.

I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for all of my life up until now, though I’ve been keeping at work for a little less than a decade now. And may I say, that it has been worth it: juggling work with life?

And what did I do to ensure the peace? 

I used to complete all the house work first and then start work. That was until recently. I find I have more work to do in less time. And so I finish all the writing work before dawn when there is quiet and thoughts flow… Then do the household chores before returning to work from 9 AM to 9 PM. And since I put all I can in my relationships, everybody is happy. At least that is what I intend when I make time for a little bit of banter-time in my family-time schedule.

So far nobody’s complaining. I am much more productive than previously. This schedule takes its toll but is satisfying, if you accept that there is only so much you can do in 24 hours…!

What do you do to balance work with life? Share your views in the space below…

Until the next,

Adieus!