It's All About Balance

The game of life can be challenging as many of us are trying to juggle all aspects of life. Between, work, family, activities, and things in general, "adulting," may seem nearly impossible at times. How can one even fathom throwing something additional into the mix? School?!?! Are you crazy? Perhaps not. It's All About Balance.

I am living proof that adding on additional responsibilities, such as the pursuit of a Master's degree can be done.  Most of my education has been completed as a non-traditional student. I set out on this educational journey immediately following high school but didn't finish until years later when I  had a husband, house, and two kids.

As if that was not challenging enough, here I am at it again, but this time with an additional two children, bringing the grand total to four. Not only am I working full time, raising a household, and going to school, I am able to exercise as well because I balance my time effectively. We all need an outlet.

Where there's a will there's a way, and if you want to make it happen you will! My hope is that this blog will inspire you to pursue things you once thought were impossible.

Work.Household.School.Exercise--This is my life
 
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  1. oliviaJanuary 13, 2019 at 8:07 AM

    Hello! As I about to complete my MBA I have had the same struggles of balancing it all. Way to go on doing this with 4 kids! I do not have kids yet and do not know how you find the time! Great job!

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  2. IRSGINCJanuary 13, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    Hi Karen,
    I couldn't agree more . Trying to balance an every day life is challenging enough, let alone, adding additional stress (adult learning). I have had my share of work and family (children). Now that my children are are adults and on their own, my mom has become an added responsibility. Not that I am complaining, I am just saying. Since I am a glutton for punishment, I decided last year to add another responsibility to my arsenal by forming a nonprofit charitable organization. Check it out my blog from the link below.

    https://irsginc59.blogspot.com/

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  3. AlyJanuary 15, 2019 at 11:48 AM

    Hi Karen,

    I can definitely relate to how "adulting" can be challenging. Personally, I've had difficulty managing my hour commute to work, and balancing my education. I really look forward to your future blog posts and would love some tips or tricks you might have to offer!
    I'd like to invite you to my blog post regarding interior design.

    https://interioraestheticsbyaly.blogspot.com/2019/01/img-nyc-interior-design-pop-of-color.html#more

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  4. Insight IndiaJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Karen,

    Thank you reminding us that Life is all about the balance and reading your post makes me think that I am not alone and there is hope for everyone who is struggling to get a right work life balance. It is all about finding that middle ground and sticking to it.

    Please read my post on my travel experiences to Taj Mahal and know more about his marvelous historical monument -
    https://afshainsight.blogspot.com/2019/01/wonder-in-white-taj-mahal.html

    Love,
    Afsha @ Insight India

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  5. Christian Michael PleshJanuary 19, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    Very nice format with the lighter colors and great content! My blog similarly focuses on the journey of life, check me out at https://bizarrelegochannel.blogspot.com

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