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gling several things at one time — at the end of the day, realizing the amount of work that is left to do and putting it back in my file cabinet for the next day. This happens every day."
"Being a woman," offers another director. "Having to prove everything I say is hindering my productivity."
Blowing off steam
Achieving adequate work/life balance is surely a key to contentment, but even when the demands make that a challenge, there are other ways to lower your blood pressure, as several readers point out.
"Exercise and do yoga to relieve stress," suggests one. "Find an outside-of-work hobby like fitness or yoga classes to help reduce stress after work," says
another.
Many point to the importance of paying attention to your own health, not just the health of others.
"Take care of yourself, exercise and eat well," says Michele DiLucente, RN, MSN, CNOR, director of the
North Surgery Center at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (Pa.), adding, "I need to follow my own advice."
