An Intentional New Year

One of the problems of living in place like New York is the pace.  It’s fast. And as a result it is very easy to fall into habits from the mere need to try and keep one’s head above the water.  While these habits may get us by day to day they may not be sustainable in the long run.  We may be neglecting ourselves, our partner, or our children.  The logistical demands on time are real.  And for this reason it is only through intentionally blocking out time for ourselves, our partner, and our children that we can seek balance within our demanding urban lives.  How we spend our time outside of work is our choice.  Yes, children have needs, and chores need to be done, but as the adults running the home we can make a plan that works.  A plan in which we take care of ourselves physically, and mentally, where we able to make time to be present with our partner and our children. This does not happen by accident.  It happens with the intention of balance manifesting in a plan that is pursued and modified as needed.