Where Ya Been Hiding?
01.18.2006 | Chris Bailey | Focused on Media
The blogging has been sparse lately and for that I apologize. It’s the result of having a few extra irons in the fire.
The day work for my association has required a new intensity in the past couple of weeks. As we enter a new year, my CEO and Board are placing greater emphasis on my team’s work in membership development. With so much of my association’s financial well being resting on its ability to generate membership income, it’s the kind of experience that will test all of our talents and skills.
And I’m also working on getting back to completing my Masters degree in Organizational Management (that is, if they haven’t already kicked me out of the program for taking an unauthorized absence).
At home, my oldest just celebrated her 7th birthday, which is always an occasion that lovingly requires a lot of time and effort. The party didn’t go so well this year, but it’s probably the first "just okay" one we’ve had out of six efforts. Not bad and we learned a few things to always do differently for Leah and her younger sister.
I also realized that I was placing a bit too much emphasis on my career and professional ambitions and ignoring the needs of my wife. Unfortunately, she was getting the remainder of me so I’ve been spending more time with her and being more attentive. My challenge is working back toward the integration of both family and my ever-evolving professional work.
Speaking of ever-evolving professional work…I am excited to say that on February 1, 2006, I will be launching a side project that has been in the works ever since my last attempt at a solo gig. Armed with new knowledge and entrepreneurial experience, I think this will be a great (and longer-lived) initiative. I’ll have more details shortly.
So, please excuse the relative infrequence of posts over the next couple of weeks. I promise…I’ll make it up to you.
7 Responses to “Where Ya Been Hiding?”
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Congrats on trying to achieve balance in life, good luck with that–you sound like a crazy man.
Wow Chris, sounds like you are already super busy. Balance it out, and post when you can. Gotta love the beauty of RSS and RSS readers!
Chris: I can’t wait to hear about your latest adventure. I’m confident that it will be soulful and will inspire me as all of your writing does. Looking forward to hearing all about it!
Good luck in your latest venture Chris. Your wife is very lucky to have a mate who strives to balance all phases of his life…and, notices when he’s not. It’s not always easy to do that’s for sure.
Thanks for your candor, Chris. My kids have left the nest, and I well remember the juggling act. I like how you are defining balance. Many mistakenly think balance is spending equal amounts of time in different areas of life. Sometimes we are called to pour mega amounts of energy into one area. The trick is to know when to pull out, or reapportion, as you are doing. Welcome back.
Good candor. And good luck in your latest venture… or adventure.
This is my first venture at responding to a blog. I recall the same struggle finding balance when I was in grad school and my children with 7 and 9. Your insight is the first step to balance. I agree with Debbie’s posting that it is not always equal “time” but the quality of time that needs to be balanced. I don’t know if I was successful. Both of my children are now adults with families of their own. I am happy when I see them being making good balance decisions. Good luck with your ventures!