Note: I’m doing a series of emails this week all about finding balance at work and in life. This is the 3rd email in the series. Enjoy.

Sanna Marin has been hitting the headlines recently.

The Finnish PM has been chastised for her “hedonic lifestyle” and “non-stop partying”.

And critics have been asking how she can behave this way given her job.

Wanna know what I think?

I take my hat off to her.

This is someone with the weight of the world on her shoulders.

She’s running a country whilst her next door neighbour threatens to invade.  

Talk about a stressful job!

So finding time to unwind isn’t a luxury.

It’s a necessity.

I’ve no doubt that spending time NOT working will increase her effectiveness when she IS working…

As well as setting an example for others and allowing her to recharge her batteries.

Frankly I think it's scandalous that people are trying to guilt her for spending time kicking back.

And it’s commendable that Sanna has made the time, especially given the criticism.

In fact reading these critics has got me scratching my head.

Because at the end of the day she’s human.  Just like you and me.

And humans need time to unwind.

I guess some people are agitated because she's out partying.

But I’m not sure why.

If the Finnish PM wants to unwind by partying, that’s up to her.  As long as it doesn’t impact her work, I say live and let live.

The fact is we all relax in different ways.

I don’t unwind by partying every night.  It’s not really my jam.

Sure, I’ve had my partying days.  But nowadays I’d rather be in the pub or a restaurant.  Or even kicking back with a TV show or a good book.

That’s me.

How you enjoy unwinding is up to you.

The important thing is that you are finding the time to unwind.

So maybe it’s worth asking…

Do you have the right balance between working and not working? 

If not, are you being shamed or guilted in to not taking the time you need to kick back and unwind…

Either by your employer, other people or even by yourself?

If you're looking for more balance, I’ve got something for you tomorrow which I think you might like.

So stay tuned.

That’s it for today.

Have a great Wednesday. 

- Tom

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