Finding a balance

[Aliendogstar]

I can be career driven, family focused, or intense about bodybuilding and fitness. The problem is that I can never seem to be all three at once. Life has become a series of ebbs and flows. Lately, I have been very dedicated to bodybuilding and feel that I'm putting in a half hearted effort at work. Do the rest of you struggle with finding a balance?

 

[jaltb4k]

I can be career driven, family focused, or intense about bodybuilding and fitness. The problem is that I can never seem to be all three at once. Life has become a series of ebbs and flows. Lately, I have been very dedicated to bodybuilding and feel that I'm putting in a half hearted effort at work. Do the rest of you struggle with finding a balance?

every single day brother. focus on one and neglect another.im rather obsessive by nature so this is a constant battle.

 

[Pharm_Fed]

Wherever you are, be there. That gives me better balance.

When I'm at the gym, I don't worry about going in to work and fixing cars, I just lift.

When I'm at work, I don't worry about the present I have to buy for the retirement party for my father later that night, I just fix cars.

When I'm at dinner with my wife, I don't worry about how I couldn't get that last rep at the gym, or how I still don't know why that car won't run right. I enjoy the time I spend with her.

I think looking at it like that makes it easier to find a balance.

 

[jack of all]

Yes I struggle. Work has dominated me for. The last week, so much that I have not workout for a week. I feel like a tub of shit when I don't workout.

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[jaltb4k]

Wherever you are, be there. That gives me better balance.

When I'm at the gym, I don't worry about going in to work and fixing cars, I just lift.

When I'm at work, I don't worry about the present I have to buy for the retirement party for my father later that night, I just fix cars.

When I'm at dinner with my wife, I don't worry about how I couldn't get that last rep at the gym, or how I still don't know why that car won't run right. I enjoy the time I spend with her.

I think looking at it like that makes it easier to find a balance.

fantastic advice bro!!

 

[muscle_n_blood]

Many of us are obsessive. We just have to be honest with ourselves about what our priorities are, compared with what they probably should be. Balance? No clue. Balance means I can pee without having to lean against the wall.

 

[flexdurden]

Good stuff Pharm Fed!

Whenever I feel like one area of my life is becoming too consuming, like if it is always on my mind and detracts from other activities, I detach myself from the situation and ask why I am obsessing over xyz..? If I have a legitimate reason to be thinking about something then I ask, What can I do right now to remedy the issue? If I can't do anything at the moment I put it behind me and save it for a time when I can (e.g. after work...) and ensure I am able to give it my full attention.