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.
... I think you may be setting your standard for "balance" too high...
A serious comment now (not like my last one): a wise person once told me that at any one time you can get 2 out of 3 things "right" in your life: work, family/friends and personal pursuits. Which 2 things will ebb and flow based upon demands and your interests, but just aim to do 2 "on target." It's rare for me to get them all. I try hard to make family always one of those things "on target," but don't always make that happen ... sometimes I have to reprioritize work to the top of the list. For me, balance is not about getting the same proportions right every single day, but getting them mostly right over a longer time period.
... I think you may be setting your standard for "balance" too high...
A serious comment now (not like my last one): a wise person once told me that at any one time you can get 2 out of 3 things "right" in your life: work, family/friends and personal pursuits. Which 2 things will ebb and flow based upon demands and your interests, but just aim to do 2 "on target." It's rare for me to get them all. I try hard to make family always one of those things "on target," but don't always make that happen ... sometimes I have to reprioritize work to the top of the list. For me, balance is not about getting the same proportions right every single day, but getting them mostly right over a longer time period.
