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Presented by: HMT Industry Director, Charlie Brantley HMT Director of Field Operations West , Dave Horton
Purpose:
To focus on how to successfully combine work, family relationships and leisure time into a satisfying life.
Approach:
To create a skill set that enhances the ability to evaluate priorities, focus on the big picture and use long range planning
Use prioritizing and organizational skills to make sense out of conflicting demands
Work and personal world were once very distinct. It is harder than ever to keep up with both your work and personal activities. Activities and social spaces are becoming ambiguous.
Getting ahead at work Spending quality time with your significant other Caring for elderly parents Doing chores at home Taking care of children Commuting to/from work
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There was a time when people in the IRS reported to work Monday through Friday and worked an 8 hour day.
The world has changed. Some of the changes in the work world caused a change and blurring of the work and personal worlds.
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Global economy International business Advanced communication technology Flex-time schedules Alternative or flexi-place work location Changes in family structure (dual-career)
57% of people who say they had to go into work late or leave early did so because of caring for elderly relatives 4% say theyve turned down a promotion 10% say they went from full-time to part-time work
Article in Forbes Magazine- March 17, 2009
Survey Results From More Than 50,000 Employees from a Variety of Manufacturing and Service Organizations Found
(Source: Quintessential Careers article)
2 out of every 5 employees are dissatisfied with the balance between their work and personal lives
First, remember that the work/life balance can mean different things to different people.
It can also change and mean different things to you at various points in your career.
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Changes can include: flextime, job-sharing, telecommuting or part-time employment. Your 1st step is to research your employers policies and methods of handling previous requests
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Some careers are simply more stressful and time-consuming than others. Explore careers that are less stressful and more flexible
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Rather than a career change, perhaps you simply need to take a less stressful job within your chosen career. This may involve working with your current employer to identify a new position
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Slow Down
Life is simply too short Take steps to stop and enjoy the things and people around you. Find some ways to distance yourself from the things that are causing you the most stress
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For many people, most of the stress they feel comes from simply being disorganized and procrastinating. Learn to set more realistic goals and deadlines and then stick to them
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Even though we may sometimes feel were the only ones capable of doing something, it's usually not the case. Get your partner or other family members to help you with all your personal/family responsibilities
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Learn to let things go every once in a while Learn to recognize the things that dont really have much impact in your life and allow yourself to let them go
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In many cases you do have options; you just need to take the time to explore them
EX: a sitter for your children, options for care of your aging parents, counseling for yourself Dont feel overwhelmed with your family responsibilities
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Sometimes its easier for us to allow ourselves to feel overwhelmed rather than taking charge and developing a prioritized list of things that need to get done Buck the trend.
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Simplify
Its human nature to take on too many tasks and responsibilities, to try to do too much and to own too much.
Find a way to simplify your life Change your lifestyle
Get rid of the clutter and baggage in your house and your life.
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Dont overbook Prioritize ruthlessly Learn how to say no Organize Use technology but dont overdo it Know it wont always be perfect
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Dont Overbook:
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Prioritize Ruthlessly:
The secret to booking your time effectively boils down to knowing what is important and what can wait Use the sharpest knife to trim the essential from the secondary
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Learn to Say No
One of the biggest land mines to effective time management is recognizing you dont have to agree with everything and with everyone. Saying no to one thing opens the door to saying yes to something else
Krista Kurth
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Organize
Eliminating clutter and the chaos it causes will give you a gift of 240 to 288 hours every year
Peggy Duncan (an Atlanta-based personal productivity authority)
Use Technology:
..You should live by your database. That way nothing is ever forgotten.
Lisa McGonagle
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Be grateful for what goes right and learn from your mistakes. Do what you can and enjoy whatever time you spend more pleasantly and productively.
Time management is not an exact science. Dont stress out and waste time in the process obsessing over every second of time.
Krista Kurth
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