Get off the Rollercoaster

Striving to live a balance life is something that I have to purposefully do each day.  I am what you would call a self diagnosed workaholic.  If left unchecked, I would have the tendency to work long hours and thoroughly enjoy it.  However, camping out in my office is contrary to living a balanced life.

To help me keep things balanced I get I take time off the roller- coaster. Periodically I take some time off from work to recharge my batteries.  There are times when I take a whole week and then there are times when I just take a long weekend. The length of time I take off depends on my overall schedule.  What is unique about this time is that I don't really have anything scheduled.  Just knowing that I don't have to stick to a rigid schedule feels amazing.

This time off does wonders in assisting me to maintain work life balance.  This time allows to get organized, focused and rested. I use this time to get to some tasks that I normally don't have time for in my daily schedule.  For instance, I am off of work this week. So far I have cleaned out my linen closet and cleaned my desk. This time has been productive around the house.  However, I have got in some much needed rest and I am relaxed and rejuvenated.

I understand that not everyone can take off a week at a time.  The length of time isn't important.  What is important is to make sure that every now and then we get off of the roller-coaster and rest.  Schedule a day to sleep in late or take a luxurious bubble bath.  As busy women was have to make it a priority to carve out some down time.  You deserve it.

Comments

[Stephanie]

I keep thinking that's what I need...a stay-cation. Vacation where I stay home. But I have a feeling if I did do something like that, I'd spend it working around the house and in the yard or something!

[Can-Can]

You arfe so right. I look atg my schedule as a bit of a grid and in order for me to have balance, I have to have time in that grid for: movement (walking and dancing), food (home-cooked mals eaten at the dinne table), exploring (places in my home city to explore - from enighborhods to museums to the dozens of free concerts), and my creative pursuitgs (writing and home decor pursued via garage sales and Craig's List). Work will always assert itself in my life, so I make sure that these other interests have their time as well and I make sure I do them every week!

[helpfulparentingtips.blogspot.com]

You are so right! I always find that when life feels out of control, if I can tackle one of those "odd chores" that linger in the back of my head, (ie: clean out a closet) then I feel more energized and calmer.

[workfrhomemom]

I can definitely relate as I am also a self diagnosed workaholic. Right now I'm planning to go on a vacation with my family to recharge for my next project.