“I need a better work/life balance.” Is this something you’ve heard someone say or perhaps you’ve said before? What does that mean for you? In our society, we have defined “work/life balance” as an ability to work well at work, take time for yourself to rest, take time for your family and friends, and take time to play and enjoy life. This mythical work/life … [Read more...]
Family Shift: The Power of Commitment
Have you ever tried to get out of a cell phone contract? On average, it will cost you $350 to walk away from your contract. If you walk away from your mortgage agreement with your bank, it will cost you seven years on your credit report. Here’s what’s crazy! You can surf the internet and find online legal advertisements promoting quick, easy and hassle-free divorce options … [Read more...]
Family Shift: How to Balance Work and Family
“There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do.” - Freya Stark When I was a kid, one of my favorite toys was called “Stretch Armstrong.” It was a large, gel-filled action hero. The amazing thing about Stretch Armstrong is that even though it was only 15 inches in its original size, it could be stretched up to 5 feet. After it was … [Read more...]
Family Shift: The Danger of DRIFT
Helping families live with greater intention so that they can succeed in what matters most in life. I believe that every family ends up somewhere, but few families end up somewhere on purpose. Like most couples, it would probably be safe to say that when you first fell in love with your spouse or when you started your family, the dream was to live “happily ever … [Read more...]