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.
Alison, I like how you have been able to make everything work for you and your situation. It is good that you have a very understanding family!
The main problem for me is that my work schedule is unpredictable. I work long hours, and working from home is not an option for the type of job that I do. How busy we are at work really dictates how much energy I have to devote to other things. I really feel that after work, I don't want to take time away from my family (no kids yet, but a husband and a dog) to spend swimming. I had been pretty good about going early and swimming, but my work schedule changed so that I was either going in to work early or working late. Something had to give, and it was swimming. I know that there is a better way to do it and I just want to know how other people are able to do.
I know it's hard when work is late. When I did work, I hated being away at night for swimming but then I realized I was a better person because I took that time to swim. Can you try it a few nights a week? How early is early is early for the morning swim?
Alison, I like how you have been able to make everything work for you and your situation. It is good that you have a very understanding family!
The main problem for me is that my work schedule is unpredictable. I work long hours, and working from home is not an option for the type of job that I do. How busy we are at work really dictates how much energy I have to devote to other things. I really feel that after work, I don't want to take time away from my family (no kids yet, but a husband and a dog) to spend swimming. I had been pretty good about going early and swimming, but my work schedule changed so that I was either going in to work early or working late. Something had to give, and it was swimming. I know that there is a better way to do it and I just want to know how other people are able to do.
I know it's hard when work is late. When I did work, I hated being away at night for swimming but then I realized I was a better person because I took that time to swim. Can you try it a few nights a week? How early is early is early for the morning swim?
