Wouldn’t it just be easier if we all had three heads and an extra set of arms and legs? Sometimes it’s just easier to say yes to working overtime, being the “Room Parent” at your child’s school, leading the nursery at church and hosting Christmas dinner for your entire family. You can do it, right? You’re Superwoman!
So many times we find ourselves saying “yes” without truly evaluating our capacity to commit. Our lives get out of balance and eventually, some areas of our life are neglected or we under-deliver on our commitments. Balance is having the ability to live a whole, integrated and fulfilling life in spite of the challenges that life brings. It is important to have balance because just like a fuse, we can eventually get burned out.