work life continuum

Everyone is familiar with the concept of work-life balance, but how many people actually have it? How many people actually spend enough time and energy in all areas of their lives to proclaim themselves as fully balanced? So many people view the work-life balance as the need to completely separate your career time from your personal time.  They get up in the morning, go to work, come home and it’s personal time. Repeat…repeat…..

I think this is a poor model (granted many people have no other option). But for those fortunate enough, like me, it’s more of a “work life continuum.” There is no defined time slot between when work begins or ends, or when personal time begins or ends. Sure, many days are similar, but there are many days and weeks that are not. If I have to run a personal errand or spend time with my family, thanks to wi-fi and 3G mobile devices I’m always connected and can also fulfill work obligations. You get the picture…

With the continuum method I have more of an overall balance. I believe that we’re all better off the more we mix the two separate worlds.

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