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How Not Obtaining a Perfect Life Balance is Key

perfection stress work-life Aug 07, 2024

I’ve been talking a lot recently about resetting over the summer, and finding that counter-balance between work and home life. I believe that trying to achieve perfect work-life balance is impossible and incredibly stressful. There are times that family, friends, and our health deserve more of us, and there are also times when work will require us to devote more time and therefore less time with family. 

It’s very important to realize that you don’t need to find a perfect balance. Far from it!

If you remember, I spoke to Michelle Ragusa-McBain at the beginning of the year, and she made some excellent suggestions about achieving a work-life ‘integration’.  It highlights the importance of making tough choices, investing in relationships and seeking integration rather than a perfect work/life balance.

Watch my interview with Michelle.

It’s definitely worth a re-visit (and the particular point I would like you to listen to is around 19:00)....

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