THE Balancing Act
Life Positive|December 2022
In the fourth and final article of her series on work-life balance, Archana Raghuram shares with us the us the power of spirituality and acceptance of the inevitable
Archana Raghuram
THE Balancing Act

I am back after a gap. So, here is a quick recap of the five paradigms for work-life balance that I shared with you so far.

1. Role model rule for parenting: Being a good parent means being a good role model for your children. Be the kind of person you want your children to become.

2. Time is priceless: Time is more precious than money. Don't hesitate to exchange your money for time. Learn to delegate. Spend time on things which add value to you.

3. The circle of influence paradigm: When you focus your attention and energy on things you can control, your ability to influence your life keeps on increasing.

4. Marathon paradigm for a career: A career is like a marathon where success is not defined by who comes first. It is not possible to sprint the entire distance. We should know when to slow down.

5. Mental diet paradigm: It is important that we constantly feed our mind with good and healthy thoughts. We should entertain thoughts which make us more positive, motivate us, and make us better people.

Today, I want to share the last two paradigms. Have you seen a tightrope walker in action? They usually hold a long pole in their hand to maintain balance. The next two paradigms are like that pole for the mind. They help retain our balance in this tightrope walk called life.

Spiritual paradigm

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