{"id":7768,"date":"2023-10-02T01:01:10","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T09:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bowenworkfitness.com\/?p=7768"},"modified":"2023-10-01T07:32:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T15:32:03","slug":"what-makes-a-work-life-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowenworkfitness.com\/2023\/10\/02\/what-makes-a-work-life-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"What makes a work-life balance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">This month we are going to talk about balance \u2013 work\/life balance, a balanced diet, etc. \u2013 but first, I want to dispel a HUGE MYTH.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Here it is:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When you take on something new \u2013 or ramp up to reach a big goal \u2013 sometimes you have to throw the idea of \u201cbalance\u201d out the window.<\/p>\n<p>This is something that\u00a0hit close to home in September! I started teaching an online school for kids in grades K-12. It&#8217;s 2 afternoons a week and it has been a huge learning curve. Not a bad one, just a new one. My body has had to adjust (I&#8217;m working out now an extra 2-1\/2 hours on Tuesday and Thursday), my life has had to adjust. It&#8217;s still a work in progress, but I&#8217;m finally getting things balanced back out-a whole new balance that is.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0So at first you may need to let balance go, get what is most important done first, then start throwing back in the other.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Not only is this OK, but it can be a necessity.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Think about it\u2026 when you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Start working out or eating clean<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Begin a new job<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Move into a new place<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Have a new relationship\u2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It throws your old idea of balance into disarray, at least for a while.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">That\u2019s because the new thing (whatever it is!) takes up more hours\/bandwidth\/energy, and that can mean giving LESS priority to some other things in your life.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But there\u2019s an ultimate goal\u2026<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s to create a NEW idea of balance \u2013 one that includes the new thing as well as the other things that are important to you.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s not about striving for perfection. Instead, it\u2019s about prioritizing and understanding what&#8217;s important to you now vs. three months ago vs. next year.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">So, don\u2019t be too hard on yourself if you feel like life isn&#8217;t perfectly balanced. It&#8217;s not meant to be.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Instead, take a moment to appreciate the growth you&#8217;re experiencing! And pat yourself on the back for taking on something new.<\/p>\n<p>Toodles,<\/p>\n<p>Mollie<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">PS: If you\u2019re ready to take on a new challenge to a healthier\/fitter YOU, my BWF Club is here to help. What do you get? Over 600 videos on Demand, 6 live classes per week, nutrition guidance and tips, a community of happy women who love to workout! I have a special discount this month-when you sign up for the year, I will give you 35% off! 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