Work-Life Balance

New-age fitness funda?

- Revathi Raj Iyer

In this fast-paced and everchanging environment that we live in today, are we not on the look-out for a leash to stop our life from falling apart?

Are we not in search of that ‘magic potion’ to enhance our life style?

At some stage, haven’t we wanted to scream, “Bloody hell, I have a life, too”?

Women, by and large, feel guilt ridden whilst away at work and aspire to pursue a demanding career. Am I giving enough time to my family? Am I being a good parent? Are my children being looked after and cared for? Furthermore, with the biological clock ticking, women feel pressured to accomplish as much as possible, in a short span of time.

Hence this new age term ‘worklife balance’ has gained popularity and is being debated all over the world. Although this article may seem women-centric, it is not so, as it is equally important for men to understand this concept. Only then will they be able to support their spouse or partner.

As opposed to all other finer qualities that human beings possess, we are nevertheless quite vulnerable when it comes to making choices. We worry too much about the repercussions resulting from our choices. No matter how good we are at being able to adapt to changes, we tend to waver or lose our cool when the daily grind gets the better of us.

What is the purpose of life, the end goal?