When I get focused on achieving a task, my hyper focused tunnel vision kicks in.

The outside world seams to disappear.

In some cases this might be OK, but when it comes to relationships

You have to be aware of those you love.
At All Times

This has been a hard one for me throughout my life.

When I would start a project I really wanted to get done I could go for hours and hours with no break.

Sometimes even forgetting to eat.

We all are aware that there needs to be balance between life and work.

How do we achieve it in our daily life.

 

“I am a perfectionist but I know how to live life. When I’m working, it’s 100%. When I’m with my friends, I put everything away and enjoy life. When I come home to my kids, it’s pure joy and everything’s worth it. Every time, I really focus 100 percent on one thing. I’ve learned how to juggle my life and I feel like now I have the perfect balance.”
Monique Lhuillier

 

1. You must be willing to stop what you are working on.

Most of the time the only deadline a project has is the ones we set for ourselves.

you might want to ask yourself a few questions.

    1.Will anything change or be affected if I finish this project today vs tomorrow?
    2.Is the time with my family or loved one vital to me?
    3.What will it cost me if I take some time away from the project?
    4.Does it have to be done right now?

When you start to ask yourself questions like these you must be willing to hear your answer.
Are You Listening?

Give yourself the permission if you need to. Allow for the work to flow rather than be forced.

The occasional power push is OK and sometimes needed. Just not daily.


2. Communicate with your partner / family


Couple-talking-indoors

When we are working on projects, take the time before you start to communicate

with the ones you love.

Find out what their schedule is going to be like.

If you have 6 – 8 hours by yourself because everyone will be gone then great.

Focus your time and energy and go for it.

When They get home, again you have to be willing to stop and put it and you to rest for the day.

You may get an opportunity later on to get back to your project.
Communicate and watch what happens