Work-Life Balance
More Americans now “live to work” than “work to live,” according to a recent national survey. Healthy living requires a balance of achievement — not just work but also tasks of daily living — and enjoyment — attention given to yourself, family, and friends. Recent challenges in the economy and changes in technology have made the problem even worse.
The recession has led many to say, “I’m not very happy, but I should be because I have a job.” Additionally, the economic downturn has left fewer people doing more work — resulting in less time for family activities and for personal restoration, recuperation, and leisure. Breakthroughs in technology now mean that you are never really “out-of-touch,” but instead “on” all the time. Cultural changes have lead to “TO DO list overload,” and mindless thoughts popping in and out of our heads. Crowded thoughts about what to cook for dinner, emails that need to be answered, grass that needs to be cut — all rob us of the present moment. These types of imbalances, over time, can lead to depression, anxiety, an increased risk of unhealthy choices, all of which can lead to unhealthy habits.
At Living With Intention, LLC, we can help you reach for and maintain a manageable, healthy balance. You can learn to make decisions mindfully and intentionally, not simply out of habit or reflex. You can regain, or perhaps find for the very first time, an appropriate work-life balance. We can help.
The recession has led many to say, “I’m not very happy, but I should be because I have a job.” Additionally, the economic downturn has left fewer people doing more work — resulting in less time for family activities and for personal restoration, recuperation, and leisure. Breakthroughs in technology now mean that you are never really “out-of-touch,” but instead “on” all the time. Cultural changes have lead to “TO DO list overload,” and mindless thoughts popping in and out of our heads. Crowded thoughts about what to cook for dinner, emails that need to be answered, grass that needs to be cut — all rob us of the present moment. These types of imbalances, over time, can lead to depression, anxiety, an increased risk of unhealthy choices, all of which can lead to unhealthy habits.
At Living With Intention, LLC, we can help you reach for and maintain a manageable, healthy balance. You can learn to make decisions mindfully and intentionally, not simply out of habit or reflex. You can regain, or perhaps find for the very first time, an appropriate work-life balance. We can help.
