Nov 7 2011: Without thinking, I instinctively wish to respond: "YES! It, OF COURSE, is possible!" But, that's just the optimist out of me reacting. The answer is not as simple. Risking to sound "philosophical', I have to point out that the answer to this question lies mostly in your perception of "being successful" in both domains of your life. If you are a thorough and conscious worker, perfectionist and prone to self-criticism, you'll have a much harder challenge in balancing the two aspects of your life. Try to keep in mind your priorities and "bigger picture" - some days it might be more important that you are a responsible professional, some days that you are a loving partner and some days that you are a caring child or a mother - your priorities will never be the same on everyday basis, so just be careful when prioritizing... Not sure if this really makes sense :-)
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