Here's how you can achieve work-life balance while pursuing career success.

This is so easy. You know your schedule. If it is such that you don't find 2-3 hours daily for YOU, than something is wrong. Oh my, the excuses people give me are repetitive and frankly inexcusable. Time management and commitment required, not excuses.

In the quest for work-life harmony and career achievement, from my personal and professional experience (Is not that we are talking about?) to the proposed priorities, I wold add some additional ones: 1) Set realistic goals to maintain focus and motivation, 2) Employ effective time management for task efficiency, 3) Take regular breaks to prevent burnout and promote rejuvenation, 4) Seek support when feeling overwhelmed, fostering a supportive network, 5) Stay attuned to stress indicators for holistic well-being, and 6) Dedicate time to fulfilling activities, nurturing a balanced life

El tiempo es precioso e irremplazable. Usarlo sabiamente permite lograr objetivos profesionales mientras cuidamos de nosotros mismos y nuestras relaciones. El objetivo es lograr éxito profesional y felicidad personal, encontrando equilibrio en la carrera y la vida. Recuerdo mis primeros días como joven gerente, abrumado por tareas y plazos. Aprendí a concentrarme en lo que realmente importaba y a delegar el resto. Esa actitud transformó mi carrera. Utilizando la Matriz de Eisenhower y confiando en mi equipo, mejoré mi productividad y satisfacción. Un momento clave fue una tarde en casa, libre de estrés, jugando con mi familia. La buena gestión del tiempo no se trata solo de hacer más, sino de crear espacio para la alegría y la satisfacción.

Effective time management hinges on prioritizing tasks based on their importance and urgency. Begin by pinpointing tasks that align with your core responsibilities and goals, allowing you to concentrate on what truly drives impact. By doing so, you mitigate the risk of being overwhelmed by less critical tasks. Additionally, leverage delegation as a strategic tool, entrusting your team with tasks that play to their strengths, freeing you to focus on high-level decision-making. Develop the discernment to distinguish between what demands immediate attention and what can be scheduled, ensuring a more efficient and productive use of your time.

Prioritizing exercise and mindfulness (meditation) prior to the work day starting is very helpful. It’s almost like having a hyper pet…when your body and mind get attention and are in sync, work related efforts become more easy to tackle.

As an organisation executive it becomes very easy, and perceived as essential to commit 120% to your role and the organisation. Leaving home before the children awake and, arriving home after they have gone to sleep is common executive daily routine. Never forget that when an executive dies from the appropriately named 'Corporate Heart Attack' it is the family that suffers. Whilst the organisation spends five minutes lamenting your demise, in reality the organisation is frustrated at the inconvenience of having to source and insert another you. What about the share value? Set your daily time routine and limits for the work place, return to those who truly love your presence in their lives, as it is too late once you are gone.

Achieving work life balance while pursuing career success requires intentional efforts, boundaries and self care. Establish a clear separation between work and personal life by setting clear boundaries such as spacefic work hours, a designated workspace and avoiding work related activities during personal time. Learn to say no to requests that encrouches on personal time or compromise your well being. Set limits on work related activities outside of work hours and use tools to manage your time effectively. Communicate your work schedules, boundaries and needs to your loved ones to ensure they understand and support your goals. Effective time management is crucial to achieve work life balance. Be flexible to adjusting your schedule.

As an executive, it's tempting to let work dominate your life, but establishing clear boundaries is crucial for achieving a healthy work-life balance. Define your work hours and commit to disconnecting from professional responsibilities to prioritize personal time. Clearly communicate these boundaries to your colleagues and adhere to them diligently. This may involve avoiding work emails outside of designated hours or politely declining non-essential meetings. By setting and maintaining these boundaries, you create essential space for personal activities that nourish your mind, body, and spirit, leading to increased productivity, creativity, and overall well-being.

So so so important (always 3 and put 80/20 in your pocket). No matter what you do, it needs to fit in your daily life and gives you something back. Some people will tell you money and consum ist not the right trigger. Why not? If this makes you happy, go for it. You need to know that the duration of happiniess is with consum not so long as with travel experience but knowledge does not finally mean to change. These days I am gaining power if I spend a few hours in the garden during the weekend - check. I also play tabletop games with my kids and collect minerals. It is important to find your way of re-powering. Get tips but do not focus on people that pretend to know better whats good for you :-).

Don't overlook the vital importance of self-care in achieving a harmonious work-life balance. Make time for activities that reduce stress and foster well-being, such as exercise, meditation, or hobbies, and integrate them into your daily routine. These practices are not luxuries, but essential investments in your overall health and resilience. By prioritizing self-care, you'll cultivate the mental and physical stamina necessary to excel in both your personal and professional life, enabling you to tackle the demands of executive management with clarity, focus, and sustained energy.

As an experienced leader, I advocate embracing flexibility which is a key factor in achieving work-life balance while pursuing career success. The dynamic nature of executive roles often necessitates adaptability, and this applies to both professional and personal life. Being prepared to adjust your schedule in response to unexpected work demands is crucial, but it’s equally important to seize opportunities for rest and relaxation when the workload permits. Flexibility also extends to being open to unconventional work arrangements, such as remote work or flexible hours. These arrangements can provide the space to accommodate personal commitments without compromising professional responsibilities.

La realidad del mundo de los negocios con la pandemia del COVID 19 nos obligó a todos a adaptarnos. Ser flexibles y adaptativos ha sido crucial. Como ejecutivos debimos estar dispuestos a adoptar enfoques no convencionales, como el trabajo remoto o los horarios flexibles. Algo impensable en el pasado. Sin dudar esa crisis ha facilitado como nunca la posibilidad de realizar la conciliación entre el trabajo y la vida personal; si con Pandemia pudimos lograrlo, porque no sostener y mejorar esa flexibilidad. Esa flexibilidad laboral, bien utilizada, puede ser una poderosa herramienta reteniendo talentos y fomentando un entorno de trabajo positivo y equilibrado. No se trata de ajustar el horario, se trata de ajustar la vida misma.

Executive roles inherently require adaptability, and achieving work-life balance is no exception. Be prepared to pivot your schedule when unexpected work demands arise, but also be proactive in capitalizing on opportunities to take time off when the workload subsides. Embrace flexibility by being receptive to non-traditional work arrangements, such as remote work or flexible hours, which can harmoniously align with your personal commitments without compromising your professional obligations. By embracing this adaptability, you can navigate the dynamic demands of executive management while maintaining a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.

Cultivating and investing in relationships is the key to any work-life balance for your entire lifetime. A 85 year study by Harvard University has found that the quality of our relationships is the most important factor in determining our happiness. The study found that people with strong, supportive relationships were happier, healthier, and lived longer than those with weak or troubled relationships. Also, that social fitness, or the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, was more important to a long and happy life than genes, social class, or IQ. I have personally followed this mantra and always tried to have meaningful relationships at work and outside which has led to a fulfilling life.

Dedicar tiempo a nutrir relaciones personales es fundamental para alcanzar la plenitud y el equilibrio en la vida. Aunque mi carrera a menudo demanda mucho de mí, he aprendido que reservar momentos para estar con mi familia y amigos es imprescindible. Estas relaciones no solo proporcionan apoyo emocional y perspectiva, sino que también actúan como un recordatorio constante de lo que realmente importa en la vida. Organizar una cena con amigos o disfrutar de una conversación tranquila con un ser querido resulta invaluable. Al priorizar estas relaciones, no solo enriquezco mi vida fuera del trabajo, sino que también creo un fundamento sólido que me permite enfrentar los desafíos de la vida ejecutiva con una mente clara y un corazón pleno.

Mi recomendación es enfatizar la importancia del aprendizaje y la adaptación continua. Es crucial buscar activamente mentores o compa?eros que puedan ofrecer ejemplos inspiradores de equilibrio entre la vida laboral y personal. Además, promover una cultura organizacional que respalde la flexibilidad y el bienestar de los empleados facilitará este proceso de aprendizaje y adaptación. Alentar a los líderes ejecutivos a mantener una mentalidad abierta y receptiva, y estar dispuestos a aprender y adaptarse a medida que cambien las circunstancias personales y profesionales, no solo promueve un equilibrio saludable entre el trabajo y la vida, sino que también fomenta un liderazgo más efectivo y sostenible a lo largo del tiempo

You don't! There is no balance. There is trade-off. The suffering comes when we think there is some way to "balance" all the key components of our lives. Decide what you will trade-off, even temporarily, and then don't beat yourself up about it.