Here's how you can achieve work-life balance in temporary and contract work.

Setting up boundaries is very important as it helps us as well as our colleagues know what is the limit of work that would be done by you so that it doesn't effect your personal space.

Setting up a schedule that is stable and even repetitive is important if just starting contract work when you may be more familiar with a set schedule outside of the home. It is too easy to overlap work and personal life if keeping a daily agenda is a foreign concept. Keeping a current calendar with hour by hour features available can be a life saver. Even if you are writing the same basic schedule from day to day, it is an excellent habit to get into so appointments are not missed and steadily a comfort with time management is achieved.

Achieving work-life balance in temporary and contract work requires proactive time management and boundary-setting. Prioritize tasks effectively, allocating dedicated time for work and personal activities. Establish clear boundaries between work hours and personal time, avoiding overcommitment and burnout. Take regular breaks to recharge and maintain overall well-being. Communicate your availability and limits to clients or employers upfront to manage expectations. Cultivate a support network and seek help when needed to navigate the demands of temporary work while prioritizing self-care.

Clearly define your working hours and stick to them. When your workday is over, resist the urge to check emails or take on additional tasks.

One thing I have found helpful, especially if your role is a combination of teaching and school management/administration, is to check your emails twice a day. Check them first thing in the morning to respond to anything received overnight and again for 30 minutes before leaving work, for anything received during the day. Use a scheduling app to set aside time to respond to anything that requires more than a few minutes to complete then stick to your schedule. Use alarms if necessary.

I learned this from my colleagues who had been in the trenches for a while, they would not check emails first thing in the morning, only because, emails would make them change their priorities, instead, they went with their "to do" lists first, . They often said, what is on somebody else's top priority, is not your priority. Hard to follow in some instances, but for the most part it has been effective.

Prioritization is the cure to procrastination and the catalyst to meeting deadlines. Categorise your tasks according to their order of importance and urgency. With this you save yourself from working under pressure. You may sometimes be required to multitask through an activity or seek help from friends or technology in completing a task. Do not hesitate to use any of these means when necessary.

Achieving work-life balance in temporary and contract work can be challenging due to the nature of these roles. However, it’s entirely possible with the right strategies. Set Clear Boundaries. You have to establish specific work hours and stick to them. Communicate these boundaries with your employer or clients. Know how to prioritize your tasks. Use a task management system tools like Trello, Asana, or even a simple to-do list can help prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.

Se estiver em Home Office, cada horário pode ter a sua rotina específica. O silêncio da madrugada para estimular músicas em volume baixo, sons das teclas mais destacados, olhares vagos em destaques pontuais típicos das noites. Os horários diurnos já buscam cumprir um ritual importante do contrato laboral. A noite é livre e direito do trabalhador. Tem também a sua poesia, mas o sol brilha e você trabalha!

If you don't take of your health and wellbeing. You will not be able to take care of others..love yourself, eat well, exercise, enjoy life, love people, help others..

Making time for loved ones, activities, and hobbies can help you manage stress. It is important to review and tweak your routine as life changes. When you prioritize self-care, you not only enhance your well-being but also stay productive and balanced, ready to tackle whatever comes your way.

Depois que descobri os relatórios de uso do celular, minha vida mudou! Com dados, podemos pensar a realidade de forma diferente. O primeiro contato é de choque e resigna??o. Mas é importante para balizar a evolu??o de suas metas de uso do telefone. No fundo, todos sabemos o quanto é uso profissional, e o quanto é uso especificamente pessoal, cooptado pelos algoritmos de interesse.