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The best work-life balance is different for each of us because we all have different priorities and different lives
It is nothing.but giving yourself PERMISSION to have more integration between your professional and personal life
These two concepts are like the front and back of the coin of value in life.
Do you know any "Successful" people whore not as happy as they should be ?
FAMILY
WORK
A balanced life is one where we spread our energy and effort - emotional, intellectual, imaginative, spiritual and physical between key areas of importance.
A wheel has spokes to ensure its strength and balance. Unequal spokes can make the ride very bumpy, or completely break down
Relationship
(personal, friendships, partners, spouses, children)
Self-Care
(spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, health, wellness, exercise)
If I continue to think as I have always thought, I will continue to act as I have always acted. If I continue to act as I have always acted, I will continue to get what I have always gotten.
Change the thought, changes the behavior and leads to a new consequence Practice, Practice, Practice,
Be Organized. Disorganisation is the theft of time. Try to manage your day, instead of having the day manage you.
Make lists. Use technologies like PDA to offload the stress of remembering
Prioritize. Lists invariably become lengthy. Identify those which contribute towards a balance between work and life Don't procrastinate. Why invite stress to build up. It is only a compounding multiplier leading you in one direction only
Be flexible. Change is imminent. Those who accept this and work around change are the most productive, best-adjusted individuals
Plan, but do not run your life on a time table. Its important to prioritise, but be mindful that nothing is static
Don't be a slave to your e-mail or to phone calls With Technological advances peoples expectation of response has risen proportionately. The need to be needed is addictive One needs 'downtime' to refresh mentally, emotionally or physically. Know your weakness and strengths Improve your skills as necessary to enhance your productivity and reduce your stress. Be forgiving, especially of yourself. You are human. You will make mistakes and fall short of the ideal, including your own. Don't wallow in guilt. Learn from your mistakes. Set boundaries and learn to say no. Being a good employee, spouse, parent, and friend doesn't mean blindly giving into everyone else's demands and spending all your time and energy doing for others as they dictate.
Personal relationships are the fertile soil from which all advancement...all success... all achievement in real life grows
Dont let that day come for your loved ones without telling them what they mean to you Hang out with your family or treasured friends. Talk to them. Listen to them. Understand them. Spending a little time with someone shows that you care, shows that they are important enough that youve chosen out of all the things to do on your busy schedule to find the time for them. Value the relationships Truly connect with lovable ones through good conversation. Many times its our actions, not just our words, that really speak what our hearts feel. Taking the time to connect with those you love will bring you true happiness. The more you do it, the happier youll be.
Team
Chose the right team members, better than yourself invest time in the process Know your team members, colleagues & supervisors their strengths and weakness. Monitor initial engagements .. Just like a life guard monitors new swimmers Trust them and delegate make yourself dispensable, so that u can play a larger role in strategic initiatives and career development of team members Dont try to soldier along on your own without asking for help it can only result in a sense of isolation, martyrdom and exhaustion.
Take time for yourself. This may sound difficult for people who believe they are in very responsible position who think they are indispensable. Find opportunities within the busy work schedule Take more Frequent though short breaks Establish good, supportive relationships, both at work and home. Give up the hesitation of knowing your colleagues better. Its important to foster real teamwork and create an environment in which employees respect and are willing to assist each other. Children frequently enjoy being a useful member of the family - especially if they understand the importance of it. Try the Home working (tele working) model to address those pressing personal/ family needs. Worry , but only to the point it helps
What can Sunil do to balance his work and non-work lives? What can Sunils organization do to help him balance his work and non-work lives?
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