Riding the teeter-totter of life.
Posted by mojovator on May 3, 2008
I just read an interesting post at Top of the Mountain about work, play and balance. My comment was this, “Chores first, play second.” As a child it taught me discipline that has served me well my whole life. I always enjoy playing much more when I know there’s no work waiting on the back end. I grew up with the reward being both the feeling of success from a job well done topped off by something fun (which was anything from playing outside to an extra 30 minute t.v. show). The benefit of learning and living this principle has translated well into my professional life as well.
Are there times I disregard C.F.P.S.? Sure! It is all about balance… and sometimes unadulterated fun is what I need to maintain or regain it.
For me I see it as the teeter-totter of life. As long as neither side whacks the ground and spanks my butt, I’m okay!
Maybe work/life balance is about doing what I need to do to be balanced, not necessarily juggling a million things perfectly so that I “feel” balanced.
