Time in a day cycle has reduced drastically and 24 hours
does not seem to be enough, nowadays. Thanks to current economic scenario of
the nation and the individuals, people have started working harder than ever. We
have woken up to working long hours a day, in order to make both ends meet.
But, have forgotten the fact that the concept of ‘Both Ends’ has another
dimension as well. The dimension comprising of elements called -
Professionalism and Family! Now, are we as successful at making both these ends
meet, as like the economic ends? Well, it’s a big no!
The Balance:
There
is no harm in being professional or a toiler and do complete justice to our
work, I mean that’s how we are brought up, but what’s harming is the negligence
of our family and personal life. Legends may say ‘Time is Precious’ and we as
humans may implement them in order to earn a fortune, but doesn’t that imply to
family time as well? Will friends, relatives or any acquaintance wait until we
retire to catch up with them for a chat? Obviously no! And, have we realized
that while we are engaged in earning money, there’s a small kid in our house,
who yearns for attention, to play with and to make them sleep; there are our
parents waiting for us to take them to the nearest clinic for a checkup; a
spouse who misses those quality time you spent with her before your marriage?
Have we realized that we are missing so many invaluable things in our life,
amidst our financial struggle? No, we do not! So, how do we bring about a
proper balance in our lives? Well, we can try some of these:
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Restrict yourself to the maximum working hours
allotted by the company, never work overtime. Instead, manage your time
efficiently to complete the given task within the allotted time
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On reaching home, try eclipsing your fatigue and
interact with your family. Tell them how much you missed them while at work
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Regularly plan and take your family out for a
movie, the nearest mall or at least trade fair
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Plan getaways during weekends and leave off your
cellphones and other gadgets at home.
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Have dinner together with your family and spend
quality time talking and chatting with them, even if the topics are pointless
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And, never follow the above points in the office
Success of life does not depend
up on our financial accomplishments, nor does it on achieving the highest
desired designation at your job; it simply depends on number of people who
attend your funeral, which is intangible. That is the eternal success!
The Bottom Line:
Human
Life and relationships may not have a boss, neither are they an assigned
project, but they do have a deadline. A failure in keeping pace with
relationship may cause undesirable consequences. So, let’s start taking life
and people seriously, let’s give equal preferences to work and life and let’s
start making people we love – Happy! And, life is life. Let’s live it,
regardless of whether it is our workplace or home and let’s learn the art of
prioritizing and let’s change things in our life!
