It is difficult to find a balance between work and a personal life. Many young people I have met seem to easily understand where the line between workaholic and human being is drawn. I have yet to find this elusive balance. Like many social workers or helping professionals, I find myself giving more to others than to myself.
During my time in the Masters of Social Work program at University of Michigan, I was placed with the Detroit Initiative. Though I learned a lot about community work, grant writing, and teamwork, I found myself isolated. Sometimes I would get lost in my work, but other times I found myself dealing with heavy experiences alone.
I continue to struggle understand what it means to live a balanced life. Currently, I am beginning to realize that I need more than a career, exercise and healthy eating. I am beginning to realize I need to find and tap into my own support system.
Part of the balance is leaving time for fun. Find something you love to do, and do it. Another piece is loving others and creating a social network around yourself, which I find hard to do.
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