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Here's how you can overcome guilt when prioritizing personal life over work.

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Balancing your personal life with work commitments can be a tightrope walk, often accompanied by a nagging sense of guilt when one takes precedence over the other. You may feel like you're shortchanging your career when you prioritize family or personal time. However, it's crucial to remember that personal well-being and professional success are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they're often interdependent. Overcoming guilt requires a shift in perspective, acknowledging that taking care of your personal life can lead to more productivity and satisfaction at work.

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Gloria Acosta Alvarez de Hoyle

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1 Acknowledge Guilt

Understanding that guilt is a common emotion faced by many professionals is the first step in overcoming it. When you prioritize personal life, you might feel like you're not meeting your work responsibilities, but it's important to recognize that this feeling is a natural response to societal expectations. Remember, acknowledging your guilt is not an admission of failure; it's an opportunity to assess your priorities and make conscious decisions that align with your values and overall life goals.

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Mateo Durango ??

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When researching for any job or role, this is something that weighs heavily on whether I want to work for that company or not. A good company/team will never make you feel guilty for taking some time off to recharge. Everything in moderating, including PTO, can be done without feeling guilt.

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Gloria Acosta Alvarez de Hoyle

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Ufff... Vivir con culpa. Viene de una cultura aprendida muchas veces. Dejar el podría, habría, debería por un espacio constructivo que nos permita mejorar. Algo que puede ayudar es dejar el qué dirán y hacer las cosas por uno mismo. Partir por lo que te gusta hacer, disfrutar de tu trabajo. Nunca faltará quien critique pero si sabes que estás haciendo lo mejor en ese momento, eres bien recompensado.

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Before accepting any position, know what your family's expectations are from you. Will it be OK to work overtime or on the weekends if asked? Be sure you understand the hours you are expected to work, and if you need to be away, have a clear understanding of the company's policies. When you work well with your team, and have the time to take, there are no guilty feelings. You must trust your co-workers, feel confident in your relationships with them, and take your leave knowing your team can continue successfully. Remember, trust works both ways.

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2 Set Boundaries

Setting clear boundaries between work and personal life is essential. Determine what hours you will dedicate to work and stick to them as much as possible. Communicate these boundaries to colleagues and supervisors so they understand your availability. By establishing these limits, you give yourself permission to fully engage in your personal life without work-related distractions, which in turn can alleviate feelings of guilt.

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3 Time Management

Effective time management is key to ensuring that when you are at work, you are as productive as possible. This means prioritizing tasks, perhaps using a system like the Eisenhower Box, which divides tasks into four categories based on urgency and importance. By maximizing efficiency during work hours, you can create more space for personal time without feeling guilty for neglecting professional duties.

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Gloria Acosta Alvarez de Hoyle

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El famoso deadline y que nos sentimos más productivos cuando estamos contrareloj. Algo que puede resultar es hacer listas con tiempos asignados para lograr peque?os escalones hasta llegar a la meta objetivo. Me acuerdo de un capítulo de friends en el que Mónica Geller quien controlaba todo por antonomasia, termina haciendo tantas listas que no había manera alguna de poder cumplir todo o que no puede delegar pues le quita tiempo explicar. Te sientes identificado con eso ? Es muy doloroso al inicio pues terminas siendo un cuello de botella en tu propio proceso. Tratar de delegar y confiar, aún cuando se equivoquen es mejor que el no hacer nada, quedarnos en la inacción y la culpa de no poder entregar a tiempo.

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4 Self-Care Focus

Prioritizing personal life often translates into prioritizing self-care, which is vital for maintaining mental and physical health. When you're healthy and well-rested, you're more likely to perform better at work. Consider personal time as an investment in your professional effectiveness. Embrace activities that rejuvenate you and don't feel guilty for taking the time to engage in them.

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Whether it was professional sports or pre-sales, I prioritized self care for many reasons but ultimately, to be a top performer. If I felt overwhelmed, I knew my performance would drop significantly. You’re better off investing 4 hours daily of solid work for 6 months than 13 hours a day for 1 week. It’s a balance and that will come through experience. Important to mention - too much time away, and you will lose consistently and effectiveness.

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5 Reassess Priorities

Periodically reassess your priorities to ensure they still align with your personal and professional goals. Life changes, and so do your needs and responsibilities. By regularly evaluating what's most important to you, you can make informed decisions that balance work and personal life in a way that minimizes guilt and maximizes fulfillment.

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6 Seek Support

Don't hesitate to seek support from friends, family, or a professional coach or mentor when struggling with guilt. Sometimes, just talking about your feelings can provide a new perspective and help you realize that it's okay to put your personal life first at times. Support networks can also offer practical advice on how to handle work-related pressures while maintaining a healthy personal life.

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Mental health is important and that doesn’t apply to just your personal environment. I would argue work-related pressures are trickier to manage since you often never communicate them with your personal friends and family. Support networks in your career are essential and can help navigate anxious and confusing times. Professional career coaches and therapy have been helpful as I transitioned from professional sports to pre-sales.

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1 Acknowledge Guilt

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6 Seek Support

7 Here’s what else to consider

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