THE PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE Where Does Your Life Lean?
Too Much Work, Not Enough Life
Societal progression is relative. The idea that our culture is getting closer to a utopian standard is very much open to interpretation. Sometimes it can seem that the rapid rate at which the world is changing improves the quality of life. In other instances, life carries more burdens than ever before. The ever-present yin and yang battle can make the human experience more like a game of tug of war than a search for fulfillment. One area where this is evident is in the balance between work and life. While work-life balance is a hot topic in many different fields, one of the areas that often gets misconstrued is that the concept only pertains to too much work and not enough life. But human potential falls by the wayside every day because of an excess of personal endeavors and not enough professional achievements. Who can you think of in your life who has a seemingly endless potential to accomplish greatness, but has fallen short? One of the common culprits of this lifestyle is an emphasis on the fun moments in life, without a willingness to sacrifice and develop resilience. Too Much Life, Not Enough Work
There’s nothing better than a hard days’ work. Satisfaction, accomplishment, and pride all abound when advancing in your career path. But the further life’s pendulum swings toward too much work, the more personal sacrifices have to be made. Family is often removed as a priority. Personal relationships with friends can suffer. One of the most challenging sacrifices of a life focused on work is that you lose time for improvisation and adventure. As counterintuitive as it may seem, the more you work, the less productive you become at your job — a concept known as the productivity paradox. There is only a finite amount of time in the day and in our lives. The more we plug into work, the less life we live, and vice versa. For each person, the balance of work and life is going to show a different ratio, but if we all take a look inside ourselves, we know that one of these areas is winning in our lives more than the other. The question is, which one is it for you?
Kielbasa Kabobs
Have a Laugh
Inspired by Good Housekeeping
Ingredients • 2 pounds fully cooked smoked kielbasa • 2 large onions • 2 green bell peppers
• 3 red bell peppers • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 cup olive oil • Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions 1. Heat grill to medium. 2. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. 3. Cut pepper, onion, and kielbasa into 1-inch chunks. 4. Thread onto skewers, alternating ingredients. 5. Brush with oil mixture and grill, covered, 10–12 minutes. [NOTE: If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning.]
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