We already explored the different ways people define work-life balance and why we benefit when we find it. Before we continue to discuss how to balance work and life, I want to share some views expressed by CBS and Forbes. These prestigious organizations published several articles on the subject. I want to share their opinions before we go farther.
CBS’s Varying Viewpoints
I must clarify that CBS ran an article on November 22. 2011 called The Best Way to Achieve Healthy Work-Life Balance. On December 14, 2011 they ran another article titled Why Work-Life Balance is a Crock. They ran a third article on January 26, 2012 titled A Different Approach to Work-Life Balance.
I quote the December 14 article. “Business owners constantly struggle to create a clear separation between work and "life." But how do you do that when your business is an extension of you? You will bring work home. You will get calls at night. You will often be preoccupied. That's how owning a business works.”
They describe that the issues usually concern the lack of time spent with your family. “Your family resents your business at least partly because they don’t feel like they’re part of something that is a driving force in your life. They may feel neglected, but they also feel left out.”
The article suggest steps to include the family and not exclude them:
- Hire your family
- Take them along on business trips
- Ask for their advice
- Discuss your failures
- Reincorporate work and personal interests
Forbes’ Fascination with Work-Life Balance
Forbes Magazine published 7 articles since January 17, 2012. Their titles include:
- Is “Find Work-Life Balance” Just Code for “Feel Guilty?”
- For Female CEOs—Is Work/Life Balance a Myth or Reality?”
- 8 Steps to Work-Life Balance
- The Good Enough Guide to Work-Life Balance
- Shattering the Work-Life Balance Myth
- Basic Steps Toward Work-Life Balance
The articles express several contrasting of work-life balance.
Tuesday we will continue our discussion by defining what you want in your balanced scales
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