Since the term “work/life balance” first appeared in the 1970s, I thought i would share this skit from Muppet Show from 1968. I think Jim Henson's message is more relevant than ever.
The expression "work/life balance" really means maintaining balance or equilibrium among all the priorities in your life. In my opinion, people get into trouble when they run their lives by a list of daily tasks instead of "values based" living. One of the biggest values in my life is my family. That's why I'm a Family Man Entrepreneur, and teach others how to be Family Focused. When I keep my values in clear view every day, I am more likely to make decisions in my business and personal life that benefits and reinforces my core values...my family. Its when we get so focused on our business that sometimes we don't see some of those core values that should be shaping our lives and others around us.
Of course, everyone is different, and I find that the state of work/life balance differs from person to person. But what if there is little or no balance over an extended period of time? Most people experience stress, frustration, and eventually, burnout.
It really is a war within ourselves.
While you go about your day today...thinking about "Business, Business", maybe we should all stop and think (light-bulb!) about the core values that should help govern our personal lives and our business...like the ones suggested in this skit. "Love, peace, joy, hope, happiness, brotherhood, friendship..."
I loved the video. Jim Henson was a genuis..too bad he is not alive today. I can only imagine what skit the muppets would have come up with in today's sinking (or should I say sunk?) economy. I am a firm believer in family first, but it seems that my business always suffers when I put my family first...it's a struggle balancing everything especially when one is a single parent such as myself.
I really like this video! It's a great example of how we need to focus on things other than business 24/7. It also shows that life is a constant re-balancing act because even those who start with the best intentions can fall into the same trap.
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I am a firm believer in family first, but it seems that my business always suffers when I put my family first...it's a struggle balancing everything especially when one is a single parent such as myself.