A lessonin priorities
written by Julie Hussey on September 06, 2007

As a mother of two boys - 4 and 2 - working from home, I am a full-time person managing a ton of part-time jobs: mother, housewife, pr professional, business owner, childcare employer, house manager, and in my extra time a loving wife and "personal trainer." It sounds crazy and on many days it is, but I am also learning just because I do my client's work at night it still counts as work. Life's errands take a lot more time than anyone wants to admit (especially my husband).

I am also keenly aware my life isn't just mine but a web of community supported by others who can either work with the program or work against it.

Perhaps there was a time in our country when the majority of workers clocked in to work and clocked out when they weren't working - but I think those days are over if they really ever existed. Just showing up does have its place, but just because I am on "company time" doesn't always mean I am there.

I am operating on "life time" which is less about quartering off my day and more about recognizing life is a flow with lots of demands checked by the priorities I give them.

My decisions in balancing work and family are to trust that my intentions are in the right place, I am honest with others and myself, and I don't shirk responsibliities. So far it is working - check back with me in 30 minutes
Julie