Exigent - definition: requiring, demanding, or calling for much attention or action Life is exigent, isn't it? We are pulled in different directions for family, work and writing commitments. This Wiki explanation sums it up well: Work–life balance is a concept including proper prioritizing between "work" (career and ambition) and "lifestyle" (health, pleasure, leisure, family and spiritual development / meditation). Related, though broader, terms include "lifestyle calm balance" and "lifestyle choices". For most of the time we seem to be 'catching ourselves up' or 'dropping the ball' in one area; if not more. Stress results and impacts severely on our decision making, abilities and mental health. Finding a balance in our personal lives isn't easy and although we try to divide our attention to each area equally, it is not always possible. What should suffer? Work - would impact us financially. Family - relationships would falter. Writing - creativity and productivity would diminish. So the answer is...juggle it all and hope for the best or find methods to enable a balance to be achieved. Have you found difficulties with this? Do you have creative ways to achieve your best balance? http://www.writedirections.com/balancing.php http://www.mybooktherapy.com/finding-balance-with-writing-life-getting-organized/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/amyanderson/2013/07/26/work-life-balance-the-ultimate-oxymoron-or-5-tips-to-help-you-achieve-better-worklife-balance/