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You’re working in a start-up environment. How can you maintain a work-life balance?

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Working in a start-up environment can be exciting, challenging, and rewarding. But it can also be stressful, demanding, and exhausting. How can you maintain a work-life balance when you have to juggle multiple tasks, deadlines, and expectations? Here are some tips to help you manage your time, energy, and well-being in a start-up culture.

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Lisa Fain (she/her)
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People Comms and Culture Leader. RL100, Nestlé and LSE alumni

1 Set realistic goals

One of the first steps to achieving a work-life balance is to set realistic goals for yourself and your team. Start-ups often have ambitious visions and high expectations, but they also have limited resources and uncertain outcomes. Don't overcommit or overpromise what you can deliver. Instead, prioritize the most important and urgent tasks, break them down into manageable steps, and communicate them clearly to your colleagues and stakeholders. This way, you can avoid unnecessary stress, confusion, and disappointment.

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Lisa Fain (she/her)
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I'm not sure work/life balance is the goal, as I don't think anything is ever balanced. I'd rather seek work/life integration. As others have said, set boundaries. Intersperse home tasks within the work day as needed. Have an uninterupted block of 3 hours a day where you singularly focus (whether on work or home tasks). Delegate whenever possible.

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Margaret Mugwe, MSc., MIHRM

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New startups are not easy. Most people bring all sorts of ideas and expectations. Being calm and concentrating on your own goals can be of great help. Set clear boundaries too.

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Krishna VasuDeva

Transforming Organizations Through People Excellence | C&B | Strategic HRBP | Employee Relations & Culture Development | Leveraging Tech in HR Transformations | People Management |
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Define your working hours: Decide on your ideal working hours and stick to them as much as possible. Communicate these boundaries to team, manager and colleagues to manage expectations. Utilize technology: Set up "Do Not Disturb" times on communication tools and avoid checking work emails or messages outside designated working hours. Learn to say "no": Don't be afraid to politely decline additional work when you're already overloaded. Explain your situation and offer solutions, like suggesting alternative deadlines. Prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency. Don't hesitate to delegate tasks when appropriate. Leverage the skills of colleagues and consider collaborating on projects to achieve better results.

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Abdul Basit

Head of HR & Organizational Development | Strategic HR Leader | Driving Cultural|OD|
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In startups, setting boundaries between work and personal time is vital. Prioritize tasks aligned with goals, delegate effectively, and foster a culture of collaboration. Invest in self-care, communicate openly, and manage time wisely. Achieving harmony between professional and personal life is key to long-term success.

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2 Establish boundaries

Another key to maintaining a work-life balance is to establish boundaries between your work and your personal life. Start-ups may require you to work long hours, respond to urgent requests, and adapt to changing situations. But that doesn't mean you have to be available 24/7 or sacrifice your health, hobbies, and relationships. Set clear expectations and limits on when and how you can be reached, and respect the boundaries of others. Also, make sure you have a dedicated workspace and a comfortable home environment, and avoid mixing them up.

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James McFadzean

People Comms and Culture Leader. RL100, Nestlé and LSE alumni
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Establish what “ideal” looks like, put in place systems and mechanisms to try and make them achievable, and then be prepared to flex and adapt as you find your flow and revisit what is realistic. It’s a lot of “give and get”. If I’m up until midnight working on something, I ensure to have a brunch with friends on a Tuesday to ensure “time owed” is always repaid doing something that feeds my soul and need for joy.

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3 Take breaks

Working in a start-up can be mentally and physically draining, so it's important to take breaks throughout the day and week. Breaks can help you recharge your energy, refresh your mind, and reduce your stress. You can use breaks to do something relaxing, fun, or healthy, such as meditating, reading, exercising, or spending time with your loved ones. Don't feel guilty or pressured to skip breaks or work through them. Remember, taking breaks can actually boost your productivity, creativity, and morale.

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4 Seek feedback

Working in a start-up can also be isolating and challenging, especially if you're new to the field or the role. That's why it's essential to seek feedback from your colleagues, managers, mentors, or coaches. Feedback can help you improve your skills, learn from your mistakes, and celebrate your achievements. It can also help you build trust, rapport, and collaboration with your team. Don't be afraid to ask for feedback or offer feedback to others. Feedback can be a valuable source of support, guidance, and motivation.

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Mishelle de León

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En mi experiencia la retroalimentación es una herramienta maravillosa. La clave es estar abiertos y conscientes de que no son comentarios y observaciones con intensión de descalificar el trabajo sino de redireccionarlo hacia el camino que necesita la empresa. Entender cómo dar una retroalimentación es clave. Siempre es bueno empezar con las buenas noticias, después con las no tan buenas y cerrar con una sugerencia. De nada sirve que alguien te diga que estás haciendo algo mal si no te aportan una solución o un nuevo enfoque para llevar a cabo alguna tarea o lograr un objetivo. También tener la curiosidad de motivo por el cual algo no se logró. Muchas veces, los colaboradores no llegan a sus KPIs porque no los entienden. No hay que obviar.

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5 Embrace change

Finally, working in a start-up can be unpredictable and dynamic, so it's important to embrace change and be flexible. Start-ups often face unexpected challenges, opportunities, and pivots that require you to adapt and adjust. Don't resist or fear change, but rather see it as a chance to grow, innovate, and experiment. Be open to new ideas, perspectives, and solutions, and be willing to learn from others and yourself. Change can be stressful, but it can also be rewarding and fun.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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