The Power of Work-Life Integration
n the corporate world, we often hear the words “work-life balance” in the context of equilibrium without accurately understanding what that looks like or how to achieve it. But here’s the truth, balance in the context of equilibrium is often simply impossible! As a busy executive, you have likely experienced firsthand the constant twists and turns of the workplace and the never-ending demands of home life.
Here’s the secret – rather than constantly seeking balance through equilibrium, a better option is to find balance through integration.
The Secret to Work-Life Integration
We often want to put life in tidy little boxes. Work in this box, home life in the other box, and if time allows self-care in the other. But today’s business environment prevents us from separating work from life, particularly when your work often feels like the core of your life!
A better approach instead of separation is to opt for integration.
By integrating and weaving-in elements that bring you joy into your workday, you can find balance in the ups and downs that the day may bring and bring greater peace into your environment.
This doesn’t mean that work should consume every waking moment of your day, but I am sure that you can figure out creative ways to effortlessly weave-in life and your passions into work to make it feel more manageable and harmonious.
Perhaps there are some tasks that you have volunteered for and can delegate, or maybe you can create healthier boundaries around work to create space for the activities that bring you joy, or for time with friends and family.
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The bottom line is that work-life balance comes down to integrating these two spheres of life and emphasizing the aspects that energize you and bring meaning to your day.
Will this happen overnight? Not really. But it is possible when we are intentional about creating the changes we want to see in our lives.
In collaboration with @Isabella Koepf
PS. I thought it would be helpful to share a throwback video about inserting “micro-breaks” during your busy day:
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