My life is spent doing a lot of executive coaching. When we start a coaching relationship, I ask people to fill out a personal profile form to help me understand their needs. Without exception the issue of work-life balance is always identified as a major problem. This Fast Company post will help us all:
“You packed your favorite journal and a couple of pens. You planned some time on the beach, or left an afternoon empty to find a table at an outdoor cafe where you can grab an ice-cold drink and just think. This vacation, you’ve told yourself, you’re finally going to be able to take a break and get some clarity. But clarity about what, exactly?”