By hccobb
on Jan 10, 2011  

I just had my first child this year and I also returned to work. Being able to balance my life means having ample time to spend with my husband and new baby. While I love what I do, I want to be sure my work doesn't bleed too much into my personal time.

By jean60
on Jan 10, 2011  

i try to give my son and hudband as much time as i can. i only work 3.5 hrs. 3 times a week so i feel i give them alot of time. we love it at bedtime because we have a family alter and our 3 yr. old thinks its great to be able to pray for his friends adn family on his own. that makes it all worth while to me!

By gravewithaview
on Jan 10, 2011  

Im aabout to start college and I also am looking for a job, so in order to keep myself sane, I try and do little things for myself between looking for jobs, school preperation, and spending time with loved ones. (not that any of that is a problem!)

By Josie101
on Jan 10, 2011  

I chose watching how and what i eat but i also combine an exercise routine with that because tghey work hand in hand to make me feel good.

By Snookiebill
on Jan 10, 2011  

Doing little things for myself doesn't take much time or money, but is important for my sanity :)

By jenndta69
on Jan 10, 2011  

I agree. Whatever it might be and for how ever long or short the time, I need to do something for me.

By maineac
on Jan 11, 2011  

There needed to be an "all of the above" choice... but I went with the exercise one, as it's probably the most useful thing I do for happiness and balance.

By abhcinnywife
on Jan 11, 2011  

I just went back to work after being a SAHM for 12 years. My husband is in the military, and stationed in VA while our three children and myself stayed here in NY. I have to balance time outs for myself in his absence so that I do not become overloaded. Thrift store shopping, playing the piano after the kids are in bed, some family time on the weekends at the movies...these are all ways that i keep myself going. I also keep a daily journal witha scripture on each day that helps me have a better outlook on how the day is going to go :)

By TREE28
on Jan 11, 2011  

I would love to retire but financially I can't. I am grateful for my job but very unhappy in it-at my age there's not much out there for me. I need my quiet time-my "me" time -it's not selfish, but necessary as I have been alone for a long time but I love my family dearly. I have started over for the 2nd time since my husband died-I do not have the strength to do it a 3rd time.

By mardel
on Jan 11, 2011  

I have three children and a stay at home mom. So I try to find time here and there to do little things that make me happy! Shopping and having coffee with my sister!