The Adnostic

I was reading this short article in Fast Company a little while ago titled How to Work Extremely Well and thought it was interesting that it basically advocated a work/life balance philosophy which I have been attempting to practice for years - don't be 100% about your job.

Here are a few of their tips:

1) Think of things you like to do outside of work. Pick one.

To be honest I have a few - horseback riding and competing, dancing, cooking, and going to concerts. But, if work forced me to choose just one, I would choose riding and showing horses.

2) Nurture your relationships.

Okay. This hasn't really been an issue so far, considering that I have yet to meet a man who was sincerely interested in having a serious long-term relationship with me. Hopefully I can put this in practice when I do meet that person.

3) Make time for friends.

Check. I make time to meet with anywhere from one to many friends at least once a week. It's usually in the form of an activity, like a BYO Wine/Alcohol Tasting Party, a concert, or a performance, but I think that part of the fun is having a shared experience. Besides, I can't imagine any of those things being nearly as fun flying solo.

4) Build little rewards into your daily life.

Um, check? I think I do this, but I can't say I've taken a real vacation in quite some time. I think I incorporate this rule with "making time for friends." Dinners out, organizing parties, taking in the culture of LA, are all mainstays of how I live; but seriously, I need to give myself a real vacation.

I'll probably end up visiting Jen in Ireland or joining her on her graduation wine tasting trip through France. The details haven't been worked out, but I know that I will finally be spending some time in Europe. Something I've been meaning to do for years.