Life Balance Gifts

Retiring from the rat race

'Sometimes I wanna rock and roll all night and party every day -- but I wouldn't list it under 'career goals.'

"Are you ready to rock within your means so as not to lose sight of what’s really important?"

I've always wanted to quit while I was ahead but the opportunity never presented itself.

"Another week another dollar, Jenkins"

At the end of each day, Gary had approximately 7 minutes of free time – which left him feeling very vulnerable.

'I'll be late for dinner, dear. I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

In basket-case.

A female patient in an exam room sees a sign that reads, 'Break glass in case of physician burnout'

'This job is for a 30 hour week. . .but to achieve that you need to work 60 hours a week.'

"Clear my schedule for the next five minutes. I feel the need for some spontaneous frivolity."

"Worst case of month-end burnout I ever saw."

'Our parents were replaced by machines - We'll be replaced with new software.'

'Honey, I wish you wouldn't bring your work home with you!'

Looks like another day in which. . . I have to run the world, the country, the business and the household!!!

We should take a break. Ron's eyes have turned into spinning rainbow wheels.

'Do you remember when our time away from the office was our time...'

"I spent all day learning productivity hacks"

"I figure if I was still employed, I wouldn’t get to spend all this time with you!"

'William, I've decided to go back to work so I can get a little rest during the day.'

'Take two tablets the moment you begin to feel indispensable.'

Doug had trouble getting home at a decent hour.

Golfing Boss

You only have time for one: Choose your fighter - Exercise, Wash Your Hair, Eat, Breathe

Work/Life Balance

"I'm sorry, Ms. Cole is busy balancing family and career. Can I take a message and have her call you back?"

"I think I'll be late back for tea. . . about a week."

Take the time to do something nice for yourself. Your kids will thank you. That is, if you ever decide to have them.

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

Work Parfait

'I play so hard that I have no time to work hard.'

"Don't you think it's time we talked about Operation Doug?"

'Sorry, suffering from burnout return in a week.'

"I'd like a week off without any business related e-mail on my home computer."

"I'll wait a moment for everyone's energy drink to kick in."