Career Vs Family: Striking The Balance

"She came back from work, threw the keys with a pale sigh of relief, sunk into the couch while staring at the emptiness of her home. Was working for 12 hours or more everyday the value of her life? Was it worth letting go a relationship, all for a plush view of her career and heavy digits on her paycheck? She stared and waited for an answer, and fell asleep. Sure there was growth in her career, but in the emptiness of her life too..."

This is what the story is like for so many people. A lot of people are playing the circus clown, juggling the balls of life (career, family, spirituality, etc) everyday, and each day, the speed at which the juggling is done seems to increase, the big question is when will the balls drop? 

Finding the perfect balance for all the different parts of your life is not always easy. Family is very important, in fact, maybe the most important part of your life, because when the chips are down, all you'll have left will be family. How do you juggle career and family without dropping any of the balls? These are some effective tips you could use below.

Via Buzzle

• Communication is the key to all problems, so is it in this case. Sit and discuss with your partner. Know what you expect from each other, and keep realistic expectations. Chalk down your priorities, long and short term goals, which should include business and family both.

• Plan to distribute the workload, to make it easy for both the partners to give time in the family. Plan the budget together every month, so that there is no hassle when it comes to bills and expenses.

• Do not mix work and family together. Try to dedicate time well, for work and for the family too.

• Your work worries should not intrude the time when you are at home. This should also be followed at work, family and other matters should not disturb you, unless urgent.

• Work is meant for supporting life, let it not control your life. Work should strictly be limited to your working hours, do not get it home. Talk to your employer if required. If your job demands traveling a lot, limit that to a certain number of times. Plan your work as much possible in the week days, so that your weekends are not affected.

• Relax and de-stress once in a while. Exercise is the best way to keep up with the work and stress. Remember to give time to yourself, go for a soothing massage, meditate or simply relax for a day. This will rejuvenate you mentally and physically.

• Give time for your relationship, even if you have a family, once a week give quality time to your spouse. It can be a romantic date or a weekend get-away. It can also be a simple walk in the park or a short date over coffee. It will strengthen your relation while also strengthening your balance of work and marriage.

• Try to spend as much time with kids. Take them out once in a while and let them know you are there as a friend and a support. Include the complete family when making important decisions and plans. Respect the inputs and then draw conclusions.

• Family always comes first, with the support of all, balancing life will not be tough. Learn to appreciate life the way it comes. Do not fog your life with regrets, you may miss the happiness that is in store.

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