Balance is another term that we often mistake for meaning “equal”. Work/life balance is not about spending the same amount of time and energy on work and “life”. It’s finding an equilibrium, a still point that allows for a sense of stability, even though things are still in flux around us. Likewise, equilibrium does not mean “equal” - where the equilibrium point is could be 80% of A and 20% of B or any other combination. It simply means that there is a stable quantity of each.
Balance is another term that we often mistake for meaning “equal”. Work/life balance is not about spending the same amount of time and energy on work and “life”. It’s finding an equilibrium, a still point that allows for a sense of stability, even though things are still in flux around us. Likewise, equilibrium does not mean “equal” - where the equilibrium point is could be 80% of A and 20% of B or any other combination. It simply means that there is a stable quantity of each.
If you’ve been considering a career change, you are likely experiencing both waves of excitement and absolute panic about the future. As much as change is the only true constant in life, human beings are hard-wired to resist change, even if it’s likely to lead to a positive outcome. It’s ok – you’re not alone and what you’re feeling is absolutely normal.
One of the first signs that I was burning out in my teaching career was when grading a stack of lab reports went from taking 2-3 DAYS to 2-3 WEEKS. Even the easiest tasks seemed to take extreme amounts of energy and effort. In order to get your mojo back at this stage, we need to put what we learned through defining our Beliefs and Loves into Action.
3 Components for Successful Resolutions
Shifting your mindset from a specific outcome to focus on the journey and progress is crucial. Here are three key components to shift your resolution into something that sticks.
Start with a clear WHY
Create a flexible path to success
Celebrate your wins, no matter how small
