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Reflections After Another Full Weekend

Lateefah Messam-Sparks
2 min readJan 14, 2024

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As the curtain falls on yet another weekend, I find myself in the familiar embrace of Sunday evening reflections. There’s a sense of exhaustion in the air, mingled with a hint of contemplation. Maybe it’s the laughter shared with friends, the moments of productivity at work, or the simple joys of life, but it’s clear that finding the right balance is an ongoing journey.

⚖️ The Challenge of a Full Weekend: This weekend, like many before, was a whirlwind of activity. From catching up with friends to tackling work projects, each moment seemed to unfold seamlessly. But as Sunday evening descends, a gentle reminder nudges me — the quest for balance is as vital as the pursuit of productivity. I feel tired and ahead of me is another full week.

🌱 The Pursuit of Balance: Balancing friends, work, and life is an art, a delicate dance where each component complements the other. It’s about recognising when to immerse oneself in the vibrant energy of social connections, dedicating focused hours to work, and, equally importantly, carving out space for personal moments of joy and relaxation. Maybe I need to schedule times of peace for me?

🌅 The Beauty of Boundaries: In this pursuit of equilibrium, the beauty of boundaries becomes apparent. Setting realistic limits on work hours, making intentional plans with friends, and creating time for…

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Lateefah Messam-Sparks
Lateefah Messam-Sparks

Written by Lateefah Messam-Sparks

Expat building a Chess and English business in Madrid and wanting to share my life, stories and other musings with you along the way. @safsparks

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