Decide what's important, remain flexible
Maintaining balance is challenging in our busy lives. I have had moments where I believed I had a grip on it. Then suddenly it was gone.
Along the way I've learned a few secrets for keeping balance, which Webster's defines as a means of judging or deciding; equality between the totals of the two sides of an account; weight or force of one side in excess of another; mental and emotional steadiness.
Define your priorities.
For me, my church, family and business are very important. So I prioritize in that order. For others, the list will be different. The important thing is figuring out what's most important in your life.
Make your choices based on these priorities.
If I'm out of sync emotionally based on a choice I've made, then I know I'm not in balance.
For example, do I catch up on work or watch my son's hockey game? Unless I'm facing a deadline, I'm at the game. What choices are you making in your life?
Remain flexible.
The best-laid plans can often go out the window when life shows up. Don't get upset when this happens. Look at your day and see if you can reorganize things. Can you move that client meeting back or to another day?
Resolve now to balance your life. Define your priorities, make the best possible choices based on your priorities, and above all remember that flexibility rules.
Lisa Riggi, owner of LHR Administrative Services, provides secretarial services to small business owners. She can be reached at (585) 671-0730 or www.LHRAdmin.com.
This column is written by members of the Rochester Women's Network (www.rwn.org), which seeks to help women connect, grow and succeed. |
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