Work-Life Balance.(Workshop Reports)

On Friday, June 4, 2004, the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) Professional Development Institute included a seminar on Work-Life Balance (WLB). I signed up for this seminar because I thought it would be interesting and worthwhile for my sanity. It did more for me; I found myself wondering, Can I still do it? I did it when I was younger, and all seemed fine. But now that I am older, can I still do it?

The speaker, Ms. Donna J. Back, provided an astounding, realistic, and relaxing presentation on WLB. The seminar began with personal experiences of individuals who wanted to learn how to obtain the ultimate: balance home and work and still remain sane. Although this particular subject traditionally was treated as a "hush-hush" subject in most workplaces, Ms. Back stated that it has now become an important topic in staff meetings and office environments. …