Again, SIMPLIFY And Live the Good Life by Bo Sanchez inspired me to write about Rotaract and balancing life.
We may relate the “Workaholic” to a Rotaractor whose life is not managed well and the “Lifeaholic” to a Rotaractor who matures enough and enjoys a balanced life.
A workaholic works long hours.
But a lifeaholic works regular hours.
A workolic has very shallow friendships, in and out of work.
A lifeaholic treasures his deep friendships as his greatest wealth.
A workaholic works with no defined goals. He just wants to be busy.
But a lifeaholic has defined goals and works towards attaining them. And half of these goals have nothing to do with his work.
A workaholic has no interests outside of work.
A lifeaholic on the other hand has pleasurable interests outside his work.
A workaholic cannot delegate.
A lifeaholic makes delegation his master skill.
A workaholic doesn’t take vacations. And if he is forced to take one, his mind will be trapped in his office desk no matter where he goes.
A lifeaholic on the other hand takes afternoon naps, annual personal retreats, second honeymoons, regular family picnics, and weekly days-off with gusto.
A workaholic feels that life is one huge problem.
A lifeaholic feels that life is one mysterious and wonderful gift.
At this stage of your Rotaract years, are you a workaholic or lifeaholic?
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