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Satisfaction Trumps Balance

January 3, 2012 at 11:30 am Leave a comment

Alex Pollock

As a New Year begins I’m sure many have added “find balance” to those New Year Resolutions…again. Many have had this dream before, but maybe this year, finally, you believe that the balance meter can be moved in a favorable direction.

Please allow me to share some personal reflections. I believe that people are really looking for satisfaction in their lives, both personal and professional. Satisfaction is different for everyone. It’s personal. We hold the key to satisfaction. We must make the effort to know what is really important to us. As leaders, we can contribute to the satisfaction of others but the responsibility for attainment is not ours.

Most people don’t have the energy they need to do the things they love and, disturbingly, don’t have the desire to do much about it. Being satisfied requires a strategy, focus, discipline and accountability.  This is not a journey we should make on our own. We should have a coach or mentor alongside us.

Work is a richly rewarding part of a satisfying life. We need a workplace where we feel respected and appreciated, where our efforts make a difference, and where the challenges match our abilities.

Wishing you a year where what deeply satisfies you becomes clear and you have the courage to navigate a path to get there. Please be assured that satisfaction trumps balance!

What have been your experiences in finding satisfaction? What advice would you give those who are searching for it?

Entry filed under: Career Management, Leadership Development, Uncategorized. Tags: career coaching, Career management, career management strategies, career satisfaction, EHS Management, Environment, health and safety, human resources, job satisfaction, life coaching, management strategies, work satisfaction, Work-life balance.