What do you do if your work-life balance is causing guilt and stress?

Guilt and stress creep in when you are not living up to your expectations. Take time to reassess your goals. Balance does not mean equals parts of everything. Sometimes, a few goals may take precedence and some go on the back burner. Prioritise your goals in alignment with your vision. Be realistic with your expectations.

First step, I would start understanding better and writing down what is the real cause of this imbalance. "Is it because the hours at work are too many? Is it because I am not able to say NO and I accept tasks that overload my current job?" By understanding that I start to have an idea of what can be changed or what I can implement to have a better balance. Then, I will start working on the real emotions that this imbalance brings up. "Is it a new emotion or somenthing that has already presented in another situation?" Understanding, accepting and letting go of emotions that are not serving us is a crucial step. After that, I would picture the emotions that I want to feel on a daily basis and this will help with Step 1.

Let them arise and pass by - as they will :) The pure inner instinct already knows of what to do when there is something imp at stake; and it's been doing its JOB perfectly through your life! But you won't be able to support someone who is finding it JUICY to remain in the pain caused by that "External" Situation/or person.

Being present, setting boundaries, creating structure and planning are all key to managing work stress, which is the antithesis of the "work/life balance" we seek. The truth is (and this has been said by many people before) it's all life. If you can carve out time for yourself (and not just exercise but things you love doing, that fill your tank), prioritise your health (eating well, getting enough sleep, daily exercise), have proper engaged one on one time with family and friends (with that phone out of sight), and amongst that have focused blocks of working hours that involve good planning, delegation where you can, clear communication and regularly evaluating whether you are doing the things that matter, the balance will manage itself.

In most cases you will be too close to this to assess on your own. Seek out a variety of perspectives, both inside and outside of work to give you a sense of reality.

I believe in approach that you don't need balance, you need boundaries. Without boundaries you cannot have a balance. Setting boundaries related to work (working hours, checking emails, answering phones, holiday approach) is crucial to be able to separate your personal and professional spheres. But, other bounders related to your personal life are also important. Here, I advise to consider: family boundaries, friends & colleagues, hobby/passion, setting aside selfish time for yourself. Once you set them, you have to openly communicate your boundaries to others - just setting them will not make any change. SO open communication is a must have.

Work and life are merging for many people, and it now takes specific effort to establish boundaries between the two. In many cases our own actions (checking our work messages on our phone constantly, for example) are a symptom of our inability to create boundaries and stick by them. Making commitments to others about what they should expect, can also help you create boundaries for your own health.

It’s important to set boundaries without feeling guilty. Most people say yes to everything and everyone since they feel too embarrassed to say no and want to be liked by others. Rarely would they notice that saying “yes“ wouldn’t just happen because they like to help but to gain approval and validation. As a result, they get tired and might want a break not only from work but from family as well. People pleasing is learnt behavior were used to since childhood. We expect judgement when we choose ourselves above others. Whereas by adults it is normally taken with respect when you take care of yourself first. That would mean that eventually you make a more resourceful and a happier person for others.

Reflect on your values and priorities in life and the tasks you need to focus and consider if your current work-life balance aligns with them. it may be necessary to make changes in your career or personal life to achieve a more fulfilling balance

Begin the day with even 5 minutes of meditation. Take short breaks when you are feeling overwhelmed. I use the Balance App which gives me various meditation techniques according to my needs. Meditation increase levels of activity in the part of the brain responsible for focus and attention. Have a attainable list of to do's. Start backwards to forwards on a project deadline. When does the item need to be completed, then work backwards on what needs to be accomplished and by when. Taking care of yourself allows you to recharge and rejuvenate, leading to increased productivity, improved concentration and better problem-solving abilities - so your to do list can get done. Take time for family, friends and loved ones, all part of self care.

Self-care is primary to successful Life Coaches. "You are no good to anyone else, if you are not good to yourself". Mindfulness is being aware of your personal needs. Meditation and prayer work heals the mind, body, and spirit. Gratitude invites gnosis.

Life Coaches most definitely need support. Friends, family, and or spiritual teachers are huge supports, I strongly believe in the power of therapy sessions.

Self evaluation is critical to your personal and professional success as a Life Coach. it's okay to take breaks, and or acknowledge, "I might be taking on too much". It can be personally and spiritually liberating to consider your weaknesses as starting points in building new skills.

Yes, the subject remains the same. And when the subject is balanced then everything is balanced. Balancing has a direct contact with the centre. We may call it centre of Gravity, however, this Gravity is different from the gravitational force. This gravity is achieved through understanding. And understanding develops through experience. Knowledge is a tool, knowing is the result.

I've found it helpful to set all things aside for just 10 mins after dinner. Focus on myself or my family, for that 10 mins its mine to recharge myself. It's not for them or anyone else but for me to get what I want out of it. I figure in that time I can invest in me to get what I need for the day that is lacking to fill my personal deficit. This way I don't get into the negative emotional checkbook to far.

I don’t subscribe to work life balance but I do strongly believe in work life harmony. The two go hand in hand and it is important that you manage your time and your priorities in a way that does not cause conflict thereby providing a harmonious environment for yourself. Only you can build the harmonious environment and know what is important at what time

1. Reframe Priorities: Reevaluate priorities to align personal and professional goals. Self-care & boundary-setting are important to maintain a healthy work-life balance. 2. Delegate Tasks: Advocate for delegating tasks or seeking support from colleagues to alleviate workload pressure and create space. 3. Mindfulness Practices: Promote mindfulness techniques eg meditation or deep breathing to manage stress and cultivate present-moment awareness. 4. Scheduled Breaks: Stress the significance of scheduling regular breaks throughout the day to prevent burnout. 5. Set Realistic Expectations: Put realistic expectations for oneself, understand perfection is unattainable and embrace imperfection as part of the journey towards work-life balance.

The concept of work life balance often gives a busy person another thing to fail at. I think the reality of juggling work and personal requires daily and sometimes hourly choices of where to dive in deeper. On some days it will be work that requires all your focus and on other days it will be yourself or a loved one. Being nimble and knowing where your energy will be best spent for your own happiness and fulfilment changes all the time.

Life thrives on momentum and balance. As a individual one’s has to : Introspect - look into oneself and set the foundation of what is their perspective of life? What does “work life balance” mean to them personally? Everything begins with the “I am”. This space needs to be clear.