“If your photos aren’t good enough then you’re not close enough”
I am only just learning to balance my two lives - the one I must be (work), and the one I love to be (me). I have been conditioned to do what I must do first and it has occupied my entire life. I have been meaning to post as often as I can but work-life imbalance sometimes need to be allowed…..sometimes.
Personally, I find that learning to balance takes place when we allow ourselves to let go and accept. I have learned to let go of what I can’t control, like time. Time, that I always chase to complete my work projects with my self-imposed deadlines so I can accomplish more. I have learned to accept that sometimes I just have to draw the line between work time and me time. Believe me it is not easy. It is not always possible either. I have friends who work for themselves and often that blurs the two timelines.
However as I am a believer of the growth mindset, I dare to try and keep on trying. My camera has been a convenient excuse and it has given me the perfect distraction to focus on me and what I love doing. For some, it can be a riveting book, music, canvas and paint, or meditation. Whatever you need to give you the most satisfying me time even just for 15 minutes a day, get it and do it.
What has been your most positive distraction so far? I am keen to hear your experiences or challenges with work-life balance and how you manage it. Do leave your comments below.
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Photos taken in Sydney, all mine with Sony Alpha 7II and 50mm prime lens.