PART II - YOU (The Outside Influencers)

Work

Work outside the home pays the bills and can be satisfying on many levels, and trying to be the best you can be in what you do is admirable.

Increasingly, however, many workers in today’s world are in an atmosphere of intense pressure and competition. The pressure may come from within (family pressure, perfectionism, greed, etc.), from the company (maximum profit for stockholders, owners, and executives, etc.), or be driven by a poor economy.

As a result, today’s work environment is often completely materialistic and deadline-oriented.  When one spends most of their waking hours in this environment, it is easy to be overwhelmed by stress which can lead to damaged relationships and an out-of-balance life.

How has work influenced your behaviors or attitudes?  How do you feel about what you’ve written?  What impact do you see on your marriage?