Women- You are an Amazing Juggler! Learn how to juggle the many balls in our lives

Women- The Best Juggler on Earth!

It is certainly interesting that a recent MasterCard Worldwide Index of Women's Advancement 2010, a biannual survey that measures consumer confidence amid prevailing market expectations, studied a total of 3,306 women and 3,316 men in Singapore. The index, which surveyed 200 women and 200 men in Singapore, shows that the proportion of women in Singapore forming a larger proportion of the labour force than before and women’s regular income has also improved against men. Throughout the region, an estimated 66.5 per cent of women are taking on the role of decision-makers, up from 45.6 per cent last year.


The survey results have certainly highlighted how a woman undergoes to be the “perfect juggler”! Women are known to be better multi- taskers, but even that alone, means juggling between a career women, a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend and other multiple ad-hoc roles we are expected to play. Now, how does one find better ways of navigating through the landmines? Here are 3 possible solutions to the perennial problem of your juggling act.

1. Defining your priorities

Women do have to recognise that we have to balance and adjust our priorities along the way. There is a season for everything. At times, we may have to put family ahead and take a slower pace at work, while at other points, career can take greater priority if we have good family support. It is certainly helpful to identify the goals you are trying to achieve in your life, write them down and stick them on your fridge or the whiteboard at work to make sure the constant sight of it reminds you to head down the right path.

2. Setting Boundaries to Work Smarter

Very often, we are inclined to say yes, even when our gut feel says no. One of the biggest mistake is to take on a job which requires frequent travelling, when you are not the sort who likes to be away from home. Say no to non-family-friendly assignments and set limits at work, even if you are a perfectionist. As women, we need to learn to be more strategic about the work we take on to survive in the long run. Most of the time, things do not have to be perfect, to move on.

3. Protecting your "ME" time

Most of us do not skip work unless there is something important, so make sure you treat your private time the same way. If celebrity couples take time off to have romantic strolls in the park, so can you. It is important to schedule some precious time together with your spouse, to recreate the romance within. It is very important for ladies to remember their spouse need their companionship too! You may don that managerial outlook when you are at work, but give your men the respect they require back home. Just like scheduling meetings at work, schedule in that movie with your husband and make sure you keep the date.