Work

Work is a priority for most families. It has to be. A hard economy has made working harder and worker better a necessity in order to hang on to even mediocre jobs that bring few rewards. However, there are still many ways to find a balance between work and the rest of life. While work is the heart of your life because it provides your financial resources and without it there wouldn’t be homes or food on the table, it doesn’t need to be the heart of who you are.

Working for a better tomorrow is everyone’s dream. This in no way implies that the only thing you do is show up at work. All of you, from your beliefs, the way you treat others, your personal growth, and your growth through work become your future. Even the most tired end of the day rituals offers you a chance to develop more balance than ever before. Focusing on those you love outside of work helps keep your life in perspective. There has to be room for fun. Without fun, there isn’t much point in all this hard work. Without joy, work becomes a chore rather than a chance.

Fun doesn’t have to cost you anything more than your time and a commitment to being with someone your care for. Fun implies that you are simply enjoying your time away from work, even if you are squeezing it in between coming home and going to bed. There is fun to be had in every corner if you are looking for it. Your work is important and it is a vital part of your life. Who you are overall defines who you will become as you move forward in life. Whether you struggle or find the working pleasurable, defining yourself in a well balanced manner gives you more to pull from when times get tough.