Walking the Work‑Life “Tightrope”? A Better Way to Set Up Your Day
Posted on June 20, 2013 by Jessica Manca, One of Thousands of Career Coaches on Noomii.
Design your day with intention—your morning and evening routines are your net and ladder for navigating the work‑life tightrope.
WALKING THE WORK‑LIFE “TIGHTROPE”? A BETTER WAY TO SET UP YOUR DAY
Think back: When was the last time you truly felt balance between work and life? Maybe it was on vacation, or when you were younger—maybe it never lasted.
WORK‑LIFE BALANCE IS LIKE WALKING A TIGHTROPE
You’re the acrobat balancing on a high wire. You need a ladder to climb up. You walk in small, intentional steps. You keep your eyes on where you want to go—not on the ring of distractions around you.
Sometimes, you fall. That’s okay—if you planned a net below. Some days your balance is steady. Other days, it’s shaky.
BALANCE ISN’T A STATIC STATE
Never in your life will balance feel exactly the same. That’s because balance isn’t a destination—it’s a dance.
Trying to copy someone else’s approach—Suzie’s routine, Jimmy’s habits—will leave you frustrated. Balance only works when you tailor it to how you live and who you are now.
YOUR NET AND LADDER
Here’s what works for me:
In the morning, I set my intention—that’s my ladder.
At night, I pause and reflect—that’s my net.
Together, they create a feedback loop that keeps me grounded, no matter how messy the day gets.
Your net looks different. Your ladder feels different. That’s okay. Your balance doesn’t need to copy anyone else’s.
READY FOR A MORE INTENTIONAL APPROACH?
If you’re ready to stop chasing a one-size-fits-all idea of balance and build something that actually fits your life…
Click my profile link to book a complimentary coaching call.
Let’s design a balance that supports you—without falling prey to what you feel you “should” do.
