Study after study has shown in most aspects of life, balance is the key to a healthy and sustainable equilibrium.

—  Dr. Darren Divine, Ph.D., Casper College President

Using the calendar as our guide, Spring has arrived!  While the term “Spring” in Wyoming may have a somewhat different flavor than in other places around the country; nonetheless, days are getting longer, temperatures are warming up, and the annual rite of March Madness is upon us.  All of these events ultimately lead me to ponder the concept of “Spring Fever.”

Traditionally, the term has been used to describe a yearning to spend more time outdoors enjoying longer days and more temperate weather, while eschewing our responsibilities.  Although Spring Fever is usually referenced in a negative light, I am going to lobby for a more nuanced evaluation.  

Shirking responsibilities is almost never a positive path forward, but perhaps it is the “shirking” part of this concept we need to explore.  

Study after study has shown in most aspects of life, balance is the key to a healthy and sustainable equilibrium.  Whether we are referencing foods we eat, investment strategies for our finances, or any one of the myriad daily habits we indulge in, moderation and balance is the key.

So…. while I am not offering free license to set caution to the wind and indulge in Spring fever on a full-time basis, I am reminding us all a balanced approach to life is the proven path to success.