I have been struggling lately finding balance in my life. For short period of time, I was able to focus most of my time on my family, but I wasn't doing enough for myself and I was not happy. When I decided to focus more on myself and swim more often, I wasn't very happy with how much time I was spending away from my family. The past few months, work interrupted my swimming schedule and other life happenings required most of my focus; now my swimming has been much less than what I want it to be. I want to find a happy balance between all three. I know that compared to some of you that I am still young, but I worry that my life is slipping away and I am not enjoying it as much as I can.
I am curious as to how to find that magical balance and be happy with all three, or if I am looking for something that does not exist. Thanks.
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I'm pretty lucky at the moment as the pool I train at is really close to my office. I practice 0600-0730, give or take 15 minutes, 5 days a week and then usually do "something" on the weekend, usually dryland, but once in awhile I'll swim. Generally the early morning is the best time I find as you get it done and then don't have to think about it the rest of the day or trying to fit it in your schedule. I think you are much more likely to not train in the evening after a rough day. I like starting my day off right and in the water. Plus I have NO issues going to bed at a decent time at night!
I think EVERYONE pretty much struggles with this balancing act, even people that have all the time in the world will have issues that come up in some part of their life. If we didn't have these stuggles we wouldn't be "living", we'd just be existing. Just remember that its how you come out the other side and when you reach a goal it makes it that much sweeter!
I'm pretty lucky at the moment as the pool I train at is really close to my office. I practice 0600-0730, give or take 15 minutes, 5 days a week and then usually do "something" on the weekend, usually dryland, but once in awhile I'll swim. Generally the early morning is the best time I find as you get it done and then don't have to think about it the rest of the day or trying to fit it in your schedule. I think you are much more likely to not train in the evening after a rough day. I like starting my day off right and in the water. Plus I have NO issues going to bed at a decent time at night!
I think EVERYONE pretty much struggles with this balancing act, even people that have all the time in the world will have issues that come up in some part of their life. If we didn't have these stuggles we wouldn't be "living", we'd just be existing. Just remember that its how you come out the other side and when you reach a goal it makes it that much sweeter!
