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How to Balance work and family

Is it possible? I feel torn most of the time. I've got so much work to do, and I love the work I'm doing. It feeds me, creatively.

Then I feel as though I'm neglecting my children at times because I AM working so much.

It's a fine line. Does anyone have some advice?

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  1. Whitesnake5:42 AM

    Stop working for awhile!

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  2. Unknown3:33 PM

    That's great advice Steve....except when I have deadlines to meet.

    I'm working on it though. I am. I mean the whole not-being-glued-to-my-work when the kids are home thing.

    I'm making it work. I have to!

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  3. Richard2:46 PM

    Actually, Pam - Steve's right. Sometimes you have to say no otherwise you'll start to lose perspective. Speaking from experience and because I also write, it's very much from the same angle. I don't work for anyone who wants 1000 words yesterday for nothing - I'm in charge. Yes, I may have lost out on work but I've also got a roster of clients who are satisfied with the way I work because they know they get a decent bit of work in exchange.

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