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What are some obstacles to Life Balance?

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The following are some common obstacles to achieving balance in life:

Disorganization. If you haven�t learned it by now, a little work at the beginning results in a lot less work in the long run. For example, taking a few minutes to sort through your mail at the end of each day will prevent an overwhelming mountain of bills, sales flyers and credit card offers from accumulating by the end of the week. Handle each piece once � either tossing it, filing it or putting it in your briefcase to respond to the next day.

Over-commitment. Taking on too many responsibilities is not uncommon for the burned-out business person. Learn your limits and stay within those boundaries when accepting responsibilities.

Neglecting one or more areas of your life in favor of others. When one area of your life begins to dominate, you know you�re in trouble.

Perfectionism. This may be a problem for some of us more than others. The truth is that we can�t be perfect in all areas and stay sane at the same time. Get in the habit of telling yourself that �good enough� is ok.

Negative thinking or competitive negativity. Believe it or not, many of us actually compete to be the most stressed-out person! This habit keeps you continually trapped in the negative. Learning to eliminate this type of thinking by monitoring your thoughts will add order and balance to your life.

Unmet needs. If you are guilty of overworking, it is useful to discover what your needs are and where you are getting them met. Think carefully about your needs (e.g. security, esteem, challenge, self respect) and look at how many of them are being met through work. Then try to meet as many of them as possible by activities outside of work. In that way you can arrive at work full instead of empty and driven to meet your needs.

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