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September 21 -October 12, 2015 17 Working World l WorkingWorld.com Finding balance in life isn't just a feel-good concept, Mlambo says. As people achieve balance, they realize they have the po- tential to rise above their circumstances. They can become more productive in their communities and that is good for everyone. "Staying proactive and shifting the way we think can even help the economy to grow and can help create more jobs," she says. Certainly, maintaining a balanced life may be tougher than ever because technology allows work – emails, text messages, tele- phone calls – to intrude on people's "off" hours. But that's just all the more reason to make a concerted effort to strive for balance, Mlambo says. She says it's become popular in some circles to argue that a balanced life is a myth and can't be achieved. But regardless of their views, she says, most people seem to be trying to bring bal- ance to their lives, even if they don't think of it that way. "We eat healthy to stay balanced, we get enough sleep or rest to avoid stress, we juggle our daily activities to stay balanced," Mlambo says. "To be successful in anything we do, we must have some sort of balance." ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lumbie Mlambo is editor of Equanimity Magazine (www.equa- nimitymag.com), a lifestyle publication that shares the stories of "real people and their search to lead better lives." She also has a background in project management, computer/software engineering and business analysis. She holds an associate degree in computer science from Indiana University South Bend; and a bachelor's degree in computer science and mathematics from Texas Woman's University. She is multilingual, speaking English, Zulu, Ndebele and French. CAREER TRAINING Are you ready to begin your journey towards a high-wage career? The digital Learning Academy was established to help you meet the needs of employers seeking technically skilled staff. In 6 short months you can complete the training needed to begin your career. No cost for income-eligible students. Industry targeted courses: • Graphics Communication • Digital Printing • 3D Printing/Industry Product Design • Coding/Programming For more information and an application please contact: YWCA Greater Los Angeles Digital Learning Academy (213) 516-3557 or tasha.carter@ywcagla.org Next Classes Begin: January 11, 2016 Call (323) 953-3206 to get your copy. PRICE: $22.00 Softcover Church of Scientology Los Angeles 4810 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027 losangeles-contact@scientology.net www.scientology-losangeles.org THE PROBLEMS OF WORK By L. Ron Hubbard Life is composed of seven-tenths work, one-tenth familial, one-tenth political and one tenth relaxation. Here is a book containing the answers to that seven-tenths. Simple yet powerful solutions for burnout, stress or worse. BUY AND READ 70% of your life is spent working...