Yesterday I went to a seminar at the Bellevue Regional Library titled: "Forget Balance and Embrace Comfortable Chaos plus Strategies for Re-Entering the Workforce."
The seminar was given by Carolyn Harvey and Beth Herrild of "Quest for Balance," a company founded by these two mothers/corporate veterans with the stated goal of "helping individuals and companies become more productive, less frenzied and to actually enjoy and thrive on the duality of work and family."
A mother's life is nothing if not chaotic, so one of the first things Carolyn and Beth had us do was take a quiz to determine our own personal tolerance for chaos.
I scored in the mid-range, which means I am a "master of moderation." I like the excitement of some chaos in my life, such as the thrill of meeting a deadline, but then I need periods of rejuvenation, such as a quiet moment reading a book after the kids go to bed. In contrast, someone with a high score might be a "more is better" kind of person who thrives on the excitement of juggling multiple projects, while someone with a low score might be more of a "purposeful and methodical" kind of person who takes the time to do a job right the first time.
The goal of the quiz? To help those who take it better understand themselves, which can help them make more informed choices when it comes to work or life.
I'll tackle Beth and Carolyn's job-hunting strategies in a future post.
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