Comments on: Balancing Goals & Prioritizing Your Focus

By: I’m back on the wagon again « When Life Gives You Lemons

I’m back on the wagon again « When Life Gives You Lemons — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:50:20 +0000

[…] sure most of you know, particularly from my post about my slacking, as well as my post about my huge lack of balance, I have really lacked any focus on my budget, my debt repayment, and my […]

By: Lane

Lane — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:55:31 +0000

In reply to Lane. boat*

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:13:18 +0000

Hmm, well. I’ve let myself become swallowed in work before and basically I ended up miserable every time.

Now, I’ve sacrificed finishing my degree and kickstarting a career right away… I’m part-timing school instead, which is why I’ve still not finished my degree and I chose to become self-employed instead of working my way up the ladder. I realized that I’m not happy when I focus too much on work so I find the middle ground, I work enough to ensure a future for myself… but I’m not gung-ho on making it (anymore) My life is best when I enjoy my hobbies… getting out there, spending a few dollars (not too many 😉 ) on fun stuff. I have aspirations of becoming financially independent, and I haven’t lost sight of those goals but I’m also letting go a bit so I can chill and enjoy my youth.

It’s hard though and easy to go too far either way. Ultimately, if you know that focusing on your career NOW will result in you reaching your life goals and your happiness goals… I’d say suck it up for a little while longer, you’ll get there. But, if it doesn’t… find a way to rework things.

By: Lane

Lane — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:07:00 +0000

Yay, blog looks GREAT!! Nice theme!

I wish I could give you advice, but I’m in the same about as you. Thank goodness for the TV or else we’d literally have nothing to do when we get home 🙂

By: fromshoppingtosaving

fromshoppingtosaving — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:21:23 +0000

Daisy! You sound just like how I used to be when I first began job hunting and working after college. That was only last year 🙂 I found out that I was becoming more and more depressed by just letting my finances go and my weight and my social life as I was just being sucked into work work work. I would talk about it, breathe it and live it everyday. On the weekends I was resting because I was tired from work.

Well you gotta push yourself! I wrote myself an inspiring little note that I have on my phone post-it note that tells me that to become the person i want to be I have to work hard at it. You need to remind yourself and surround yourself with the people who will promote balance in your life. Find things you love and whether you only spend 5 mins a day doing it, that’s all that matters. Start small – call family and friends up once in awhile, life is too short.