The Intrinsic Equation

At some level, every person has an intrinsic equation for the appropriate level of work and nonwork, life activities that create his or her balance. But many variables make that seemingly simple idea very complex. Here are a few: 1. Work-life balance is different for each individual; that's part of what makes this concept a nightmare for training and HR professionals. 2. People who enjoy their work will generally accept more work and less life..the converse is also true. 3. People who have good or great nonwork situations generally don't want to have excessive work requirements...the converse is also true. With that kind of time pressure and the incessant demand for connectivity, one sees how difficult it can be to achieve true work-life balance. Can one ever be centered? The answer to that question can be answered in true consultant fashion: It depends. Each person's inner work-life compass points to north a little bit differently.