Comments on: Travel, Work-Life Balance, Time Management, and the Paradoxes Within

By: Nora

Nora — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 04:09:04 +0000

Christine,
Indeed – it’s all a fine balance! And you’re in a beautiful spot to enjoy that balance. Now….get off your computer!! 😉

By: Christine Breese

Christine Breese — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 19:33:09 +0000

I am really learning some hard lessons about balance between work and having a life. All work and no play makes me a very dull gal! So thank you for the reminder about balancing life and work, and making having a life a priority rather than just work. It’s not all about making a living, it’s not all about running that business, it’s important that we take time to smell the roses and enjoy our lives!

By: Nora Dunn

Nora Dunn — Thu, 01 May 2014 14:38:31 +0000

In reply to Diane.

Hi Diane,
I don’t know if I’m the person to help you with the nuances of building a graphic design/photography business, but you might gain some inspiration from the resources of my friend Lea Woodward – who is a location independent business strategist, and whose husband is a graphic illustrator. Good luck with your own lifestyle design!

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 22:39:25 +0000

I am finding that some of my friends think I am just being irresponsible and should go get a “real” job. And of course I should then get an apartment and spend all the money I make on rent. I hate being pushed into that box. I would probably get a week’s vacation in a year in which I could travel. Ugh.
Although I have submitted over 700 resumes I have not had a job offer. Perhaps they can tell that my heart is not in it. I want to travel and photograph.
My degrees (BFA) are in graphic design and photography. I have just graduated and don’t know how to make a living at it yet. I need to know how to set priorities, manage my time, and get clients. Help please!

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:37:03 +0000

@Fab – Thanks for the link…we could all use with a dose of inspiration from time to time!

By: Fab

Fab — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:16:01 +0000

Hi Nora,

you’re very, very wise when you say:

“it’s a constant process…”

I sent you an email about that and I also enrolled an interesting ebook about the issue!!

Anyway, if you didn’t like it, here are some other inspiring ebooks for free:

http://changethis.com/

“for free” means that you can download the summary for free!!

Enjoy the readings!

All the best!

Fab

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:51:10 +0000

@Fab – Wow, the ultimate compliment! Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the article. I periodically re-read it to remind myself of the lessons therein….it’s a constant process…

By: Fab

Fab — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:17:47 +0000

Hi Nora,

really interesting article!!

As far as:

“But what if we forgive ourselves enough to not excel? To instead, be very good at what we do (regardless of the average, or the norm), comparing ourselves not to others or some pre-set benchmark, but instead to our ideal vision of life?”

You have just given a “Lectio Magistralis”!!

Sincere Congratulations!!

All the best!

Fab

PS Lectio Magistralis = A very meaningful speech/lecture held by a Master /Professor/Businessman…!!

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:22:45 +0000

@Steven – Thank you so much for this sage advice. I had a partner who (more than once) lost balance in his dedication to work (even entry level jobs), and he regularly believed himself to be indispensable the point that his job became part of his identity. Sadly for him he rarely seemed to enjoy his job enough for the inevitable sacrifices it caused in other areas of his life.

By: steven

steven — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:36:57 +0000

I’m retired.
Folks, be thankful for being busy. Nobody at the old folks home complains about being busy- Nope! They complain about being bored.
The secret is to find a goal that gives you a reason to wake up in the morning.
Your job is a vehicle, but you are the driver.
Always remember that your job is JUST a means to an end. When you fall off the edge of the earth, no matter who you are, you will be replaced the next day. oh….and the world will keep on spinning like it has every day.
Think of standing on the shore and the waves keep coming in, day after day, 365. NO MATTER what you do… they keep coming in day after day, 365.
Think of the waves when you start to think that your job is SO important.
These are words from someone who very early on learned this but who sadly lost a wife who did not.
I don’t know about “thirsty”, but stay busy my friends.