Group Discussion Topics 2014 5

Balance between Professionalism and Family

Points to be known:-

• Professionalism and family can be described as the two sides of the same coin as both are equally important in one's life.
• Profession gives us an individual identity and financial security and family gives us an emotional security.
• In today's hitech busy lifestyle one cannot find the time to spend with his/her family. They may lead a luxurious life but there is absence of peace of mind.
• Without profession there will be no meaning of our life in present generation. Profession is not for just to earn money for family but for our self satisfaction.
• With the development of newer technologiesand each and everything we need money not only for fill our hunger but also for survival in the better society.
• professionalism is important but not as much as relationships.
• Professionalism is not all about being a workaholic. It is all about knowing your priorities and acting professionally both at the workplace and at home.
• Being more workaholic leads to express frustration on family members. It will lead to a bad impact on children.
• Some people are not spending with their family even in holidays, to earn more money. They should remember that money is just a tool for happiness. Money can't give someone who shares our sorrows and happiness.
• If we concentrate only on professionalism we may get fame and money but we loose many sweetest moments in our life.
• Going to abroad for just to earn money is not a good choice. He can't be replaced by money for his family.
• Some people are not concentrating on their children because they are giving much more priority to their profession. So children may feel insecured and it may lead to wrong path.
• To achieve goals sometimes we need to sacrifice family. For example the people in the army ,inorder to serve the country they have to stay away from their families.
• If both parents are working it's better to stay in joint family. So that children will be taken care by their grand parents or relatives.
• Avoid procrastination.
• Plan the weekends with family by keeping the office matters aside.
• Prioritize the things and plan effectively. So that one can have free time.
• We should not do office work in the home unless we really need to.
• If we spend some time with family, obviously there will be no need to go to the psychiatrist for stress relief.
• The ultimate goal of everyone is being happy. So, We must make ourselves and our family happy.
• Make a habit of saying 'no' to the unimportant matters and spend that time with family.
• if one of the track is damaged in railway track, train will be derailed, so as in life, professionalism  and family plays same role.
• Inner strength plays a big role in balancing professionalism and family.
• If we learn to balance between professionalism and family, our children follows us and stays in the correct path.

Conclusion:-

The important thing to balance profession and family is saying no to unimportant events. By planning everything before, anyone can balance both. Only one of these can't fulfill a person. We should remember the fact that the ultimate goal of anyone is happiness and peace.