Reflections on Balance

Finding balance is something I think about a lot. Between work, side projects, hobbies, and actually resting, it’s easy to feel pulled in too many directions.

The Myth of Perfect Balance

I’ve come to realize that “balance” isn’t a static state you achieve once and maintain forever. It’s more like riding a bike—constant small adjustments to keep moving forward without falling over.

Some weeks, work demands more attention. Other weeks, I have space to dive deep into a side project or spend extra time with friends. And that’s okay.

What Helps Me

A few things that have made a difference:

• Saying no more often - Not every opportunity is the right opportunity
• Scheduled downtime - If it’s not on the calendar, it doesn’t happen
• Accepting “good enough” - Perfectionism is the enemy of done

Still Learning

I don’t have this figured out. But I’m getting better at noticing when things feel off and making adjustments before burning out.

More thoughts on this to come, probably.