Great Ways to Balance Family Life and Your Career

Make “Me Time” a Priority

You must take care of yourself. Take time to relax and rejuvenate. Participate in daily meditation, deep breathing, and long baths…whatever allows you to stop and take a break. De-stressing is the name of the game. Feed your soul by spending some quiet time alone. At your desk, in the bathroom, or in your parked car. Don’t get distracted with social media or other time-suckers…this is not that kind of break. Try to detach from your thoughts and become aware of the world around you. All it takes is a few minutes of alone time to feel refreshed.

Make Dates

Make time for your partner. This is your biggest advocate…the person who chose to love you unconditionally. The person who also wants to see balance in your life. Show your partner your deep commitment. Feed the relationship with fun, romantic activities. Picnics, theater, dancing, or roller-skating…find activities that enable you to interact and share. Dates can also include learning new skills with each other. Take a course together. Learn yoga, dancing, martial arts, cooking, or how to play an instrument together. Spending recreational time together builds a stronger relationship and fuels romantic fires.