Several weeks ago I wrote part one of a blog post entitled “Suffragettes, Sinatra and Pants: Your First Three Principles of Work Life Balance” with the intention to send you part two in the following issue. Then something inspired me and I wrote about that for the next issue. Having already written part two, I completely forgot to post it. It wasn’t until my sister in-law, Denise mentioned it to me last week, telling me how much it had helped her friend to breathe a relieved sigh of, “Oh, I’m doing ok and I’m not the only one”, Denise also told me that she seemed to have missed part two, and it was then that the penny dropped! I hadn’t posted part two!! Finally part two of my work life balance tips. Read More
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Abby commented on 12-Jul-2010 08:06 PM
Another great post, thanks Amanda.
I try to plan/cope using Stephen Covey's 7 habits approach, which is to try to balance your "roles", so mummy, wife, work etc. But I think the main thing, as you are pointing out is that you can only do so much.
I like the 10 project limit, I must just count all mine up, there are more than 10, but something to aspire to!
Enjoy the sunshine.
I try to plan/cope using Stephen Covey's 7 habits approach, which is to try to balance your "roles", so mummy, wife, work etc. But I think the main thing, as you are pointing out is that you can only do so much.
I like the 10 project limit, I must just count all mine up, there are more than 10, but something to aspire to!
Enjoy the sunshine.
Abby commented on 12-Jul-2010 08:06 PM
Another great post, thanks Amanda.
I try to plan/cope using Stephen Covey's 7 habits approach, which is to try to balance your "roles", so mummy, wife, work etc. But I think the main thing, as you are pointing out is that you can only do so much.
I like the 10 project limit, I must just count all mine up, there are more than 10, but something to aspire to!
Enjoy the sunshine.
I try to plan/cope using Stephen Covey's 7 habits approach, which is to try to balance your "roles", so mummy, wife, work etc. But I think the main thing, as you are pointing out is that you can only do so much.
I like the 10 project limit, I must just count all mine up, there are more than 10, but something to aspire to!
Enjoy the sunshine.
Catriona Welsby commented on 13-Jul-2010 09:17 AM
Perfect timing for this post Amanda! I've always been great at multi-tasking but I think I finally bit off more than I can chew! Your blog post pretty much describes where I'm at right now - overwhelm. The problem is, it can be so hard to get out of it! I'm currently entering a very busy period for one of my businesses, developing a product for another business, buying a house, moving area, selling two other houses, trying to get my son into a new school and planning a wedding which is going to take place on the other side of the world! Oh yes - and I'm a single mum!! I like being busy, but I think I just entered the realms of 'ridiculous'.... will take 30 minutes 'time out' today like you suggest...
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I enjoyed this post. We are not Islands although sometimes we might like to be - just for the peace and calm - but it is always nice when the ferry comes back in and people come back.
The point you made about the Ferrari is excellent. I am off to practice my self care. Thank you for the reminder