True work/life balance means shifting with the seasons
While some might consider a work/life balance as simply more life and less work, Abe Udy takes a more considered approach.
There have been thousands of articles, blogs and books written on ‘how to maintain a perfect work/life balance.’ From advice ranging from eating healthily to remembering to take some ‘you’ time, there’s no shortage of ideas as to how one might achieve this elusive balance.
There are many creatives who successfully juggle work careers and family life. And while it might seem difficult to successfully do both, the key is to stop trying to find perfect balance. After all, it’s like putting all your work, family and personal responsibilities on a seesaw, getting everything positioned perfectly and saying ‘OK, nobody move!’
Life just doesn’t work like that.
Thank for this Abe – I wholeheartedly agree with the above.
Having formerly worked in legacy publishers (TV) who dont embrace the above, there truly was an ‘us against the company’ mentality.
Now in digital with more freedom to work from home. I can report that I am (joyously) at work, in my tracksuit pants – and am being extremely productive about it nonetheless!
I agree balance can be difficult, if not impossible, if people expect perfect balance every day. However, I think working overtime for a full season might still lead to burnout or an unhealthy lifestyle. Taking a weekly or fortnightly view has worked for me… but my work is not creative (strictly speaking). Nice article Abe.