Private and Public Responsibilities

You want to perform well at your job so you devote countless hours at work instead of going home at a reasonable time. You want your personal life to succeed, so you find your self thinking about your family or problems at work. Neither is a recipe for a balanced healthy life and can lead to disaster.

Too much of anything can be monotonous. People need diversity to make life interesting and stay engaged.

If we spend too much time on any one pursuit, whether it's work, or personal issues it can upset the balance and make both suffer. It's important to allow for enough time for both work and personal issues to balance each other out. Each one needs a respite from the other.

The need for a separation between private and public responsibilities is even more pronounced when you own your own business. Having your own business is a huge responsibility and it can make you feel you need to spend every moment you can consumed with work. This can make your family feel neglected and negatively affect your health.

People usually start their own businesses to be able to be their own bosses and create their own hours. Why risk that by creating an unbalanced situation?

Spending too much time on one thing can be self-defeating. You can reach a saturation point where you are no longer being effective.

Anything can grow tiresome if you do it to the exclusion of everything else. You can start making mistakes and grow tired of it even if it's something you love. This can be disastrous for your business. It's better to take some time off from what you're doing to gain a fresh perspective.

A healthy balance between work and personal time is essential for a successful life. Each plays a role in off-setting the other. When that doesn't occur you face negative consequences. Take time to evaluate your life and make sure you are giving your work and personal life the time they need.