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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There is zero balance in my family's life and it's a concept I have no interest in trying to achieve. I believe you do what you want and do it as hard as you want. Like pwbrundage and Fort, our lives revolve around fitness. Many non fit people would say it's totally out of balance but, to us, it seems normal and we all dig it.
Agreed!
Home equipment is wonderful!
When my kids were young I had a treadmill (I hate running on them but it's better than nothing if you can't get out of the house),weights, and dvd's to exercise by.
I remember one day I couldn't leave the kids and it was beautiful outside so I ran laps around my yard/cul-de-sac for 75 minutes! My neighbors were sitting on their deck having cocktails; needless to say they made fun of me the whole time!
Just get creative and anything can be yours!
Hear hear - I have a Concept 2 at home and have been known to spend two hours exercising on it before starting a "normal day". It is possible but not easy. :applaud:
