Social Responsibility: December 2006 Archives

Although I''ve learned the futility of making New Year's Resolutions, at this time of year I can't help but reflect on the passage of time.

I took this photo a year ago this evening. I remember sitting on the bank overlooking the ocean thinking about what the coming year might bring. Well, now 2006 is just about over and 2007 is on the way.

Since I don't do resolutions, let's call these New Year's Intentions instead.

New Year's Intention #1: Higher standards regarding work-life balance.

You know, if I was single this would not be an issue for me. I see nothing wrong with working on business till all hours of the night. I find it fun and as long as it's not harming anyone, who cares?

As long as it's not harming anyone...that's the catch. I'm married and my husband is semi-retired, and he'd like to spend time with his wife once in a while. Not too much to ask.

And yet, I know myself. I get distracted up in my office and hours can go by. This will be a hard one for me to change. Really hard.

So here's my first baby-step towards this goal: I will tell my husband how long I'll be up in the office, and I will honor that time. So if I say, "I'll be right back" then I'll do that. If he says "dinner's ready in 10 minutes" I'll make sure to be there with time to spare.