In a culture obsessed with high tech gadgetry, cellphones, credit cards, fast cars, large houses, and job titles — it should be no surprise that most people experience stress and anxiety.  The strain of striving after material advantage and the dictates of the Almighty Dollar have made many people virtual slaves in their offices.

Even after working more than 50 hours a week… even after getting every material need and luxury that money can buy… many people still live unhappily.  The corporate success, instead of bringing fulfillment, has left many executives and employees with a feeling emptiness and disillusionment.

The over-concentration on fame and fortune have made many professionals weary and depressed. The incentives, awards, and accolades somehow could not help them get rid of stress and anxiety.

But there is still hope for the tired executive and the downtrodden worker.  Stress and anxiety need not ruin lives and careers.  To get back on track, it may be helpful to consider the following advice on how to be an achiever who lives a balanced life:
Writing It Down

What we really are lacking is balance.  A good start would be to have a career and life plan that balances your time and effort between the office and the home. If we plan carefully, we will most likely make the right action or choices. Life shouldn’t be a big enigma. Life can be made simple and enjoyable. A career or life plan must start with having a stated purpose.  Knowing what you really want helps you get rid of unnecessary fatigue brought about by things which are not really important to you.  Knowing your priorities also help you get rid of unnecessary worries and prevents you from wasting energy. Writing it down — putting your plan on paper — is the first step on having a balanced life. Your first agenda would be knowing what you want.  Do you prefer to have  a fun personal or family life, vibrant health more than having financial success or a well-respected position?  Maybe you can have both without making any sacrifice in terms of time or quality of life? When you write it down, the process of marking your priorities would be much easier.