JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE July issue | Page 45

liner about how special he is will do just fine. 5. Know When to Quit We'll be the first to admit, quitting gets a bad wrap. But knowing when something or someone isn't good for you and taking yourself out of that situation makes for one great character trait. The lesson: Be mindful of just how much time you're investing in your relationship or your career. If your late work hours are preventing you from taking part in the things you love (a.k.a. your relationship) it may be time to reevaluate your job and career aspirations. Meeting with your boss to establish a more efficient work schedule might be in order. Similarly, if your significant other is not considerate of your career or life goals and continually gives you grief about not spending enough time with him, it may just be time to quit him. Just remember, successminded people know that balance is the spice of life. And no matter how well you manage your time, sometimes your life will be more focused on one area than another. Just be sure to assess your goals from time to time, evaluate where you are and where you want to be, and plan accordingly. You can have it all! You just have to work it, girl! No one ever said managing a career was easy. Throw a relationship into the mix and you've got career suicide, right? Wrong. While we'd all love to forgo a day of work in exchange for a fun-filled day with our significant other, having a strong relationship