I'm at a loss too! I am on a journey to find inner peace, and I guess I want it to happen immediatly! Now, balance on the other hand, I find it to be hard, but I can reach it! I am however seeing and feeling bits and pieces, and things are getting easier and more obtainable. I am so glad I found these web sites because they are helpful and they make you feel like you are not alone!

sfco@ptd.net

New to this--but, am anxious to know if others are struggling with stress of a job that has consumed one's life. In a nutshell-I work 50-70 hours a week and still there is no end to anything. The better and more you are and do at work, the more they demand and require. Being in the healthcare services, it's not like I can say "no" and walk away, as have a commitment to give the best to my clients. But, this is wearing on my health, mental status and family. I know it's time to take a reality check--I'm just at a loss on where to start and how to do it. Welcome any and all ideas, help and even a little humor along the way. Am thinking of a career change, but at my age (50 something)--what's out there? Catch ya all later!

Hi sfco,

We are all relatively lost, that is why we are all seekers of truth. I am glad that you are on a journey of inner peace because it all comes from within first and then gets manifested outwardly. I hear firmness in your resolve and that is great. You are definitely not alone. Millions are in the same boat and hence the pursuit of my calling as a Life Transitions Coach. Feel free to check my profile and website and email me. I would like to partner with you in the process. So far, what has been most challenging to you in this process of finding balance and what have you found the greatest satisfaction in achieving?

Let us hear from you. I am actually answering you while on vacation. Take care.

Thank you for reacting to this topic. I am a certified Life Transitions Coach and the experience you have summarized is not unique, and especially not in your profession. I have had many nurses in my immediate family and not to be morbid, but my younger sister was one and just passed away in December, burnout and all. The fact that you have identified what negative effect your being consumed with your job is having on you, means you NOW have the chance to escape. Career CHange coaching is what I offer and what is the salvation of many midlifers. When you ask: what's out there...that is a trickly question. On the surface it seems like the answer is obvious...50...in this economy...nothing, but that is far from the truth. The better question is " what is in you? Again it starts from within and is a process...I hope you will not just throw out the voice of your inner wisdom and then not take any action. I would like to look at this more deeply with you, and see you take the necessary steps to move out of this rut into a new and more vibrant situation for the next rung of your life. Let's talk. My email is in my Profile or we may continue the dialogue here. Take care.