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Balancing your work life see-saw

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So how come I am the expert on this topic? Well it was a number of years ago, I found myself in a job I hated, spent little or no time with people I loved or liked and sat on the M25 motorway, on the outskirts of London, pondering the meaning of life in a traffic jam one too many times. I did not take good care of myself, ate junk food, got too little sleep and spent too much time driving, worrying and trying to please everyone except myself! I eventually became quite ill because I did not heed the warning signs!

My life was ridiculously busy with things that did not nourish my soul, so after a break from my tiresome job, I decided to do things that made me happy, I stopped feeling the need to be everything to everyone around me and I believe became a better person for that.

Now my friends, family, business associates and clients say I am a calmer, more considerate person to have around them. Gone is the snappy person, the one who looked constantly tired, complained all the time and didn’t smile enough. Why because I spend less time either on the ground struggling or up in the air on my real life see saw ‘ except when I choose, it can be fun sometimes to raise yourself to new heights! But for me finding the right balance is the key.

How can you find more balance in each day, so that you have more time to play on life’s see saw?

About the Author:

Jacqui Tillyard works with women in fast paced careers and those who run their own businesses who want to achieve a better work life balance. If you want to avoid being the next stressed out career casualty, relax and visit. http://www.careercasualty.co.uk to see how she can assist you.

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May 2, 2008 | Category: Health & Wellness 

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