Unfortunately, we haven’t gotten rid of the sense of guilt regarding our workpace. We need to be productive in order to compete globally, but we also have to make time for ourselves, our families, our communities, and whatever else is outside and needing time. My own feeling is this: it’s my life and I’m certainly old enough to decide my priorities. If I decide to work seven days a week (not a chance, but who knows), that’s my choice and it will in some way meet my needs if not exactly make me happy.

I think balancing work and personal life isn’t possible, becuase they are one in the same. We work, we go dancing or the the museum, we think, we are. Some hours I am paid by others to think and do certain things, some I am paid by me to do what I want to do. But it’s all my life whether I live it in my office or snuggling a cat at home.

Maybe it isn’t necessarily managing your time so much as paying yourself first. When that is appropriate or absolutely urgent is for you to decide. Sorry for the long-winded response!