SIDE THOUGHT - My New Year Resolution for 2007

Few weeks ago, I went to my first work/life balance workshop. When asked what I was hoping to get out of the session, I answered that I always felt like I am “neglecting” something to do something else. I am “neglecting” my kids when I am working. I am “neglecting” my work when I am with my kids. I am “neglecting” my husband when I am doing housework. I am “neglecting” my housework when I am out with my husband. I am “neglecting” my health when I drive to a local store instead of walking to it. I am “neglecting” my weekend time when I walk to the store instead of driving. And so on. In other words, even though I multi-task all the time, I often not at peace – there is a gnawing feeling that I am neglecting something. How do I not feel like this anymore?

Of course the answer was to set priorities. Find out what are our core beliefs and desires. First fit in the things that are most important to our core beliefs and desires, then fit in the rest into our schedule. Easier said than done! It is usually never a case of not knowing what do – it is a case of actually doing it.

So, my new year for 2007 resolution is to do it! I need peace in 2007. I am going to set my priorities and do those first and then let the rest fall by the waste side. And I am going to applaud as I see the rest fall by the waste side.