Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance

I came across this article that lists 3 Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance. It’s pretty long so here are a few snippets that you might find interesting:

It's one thing to push yourself to perform well on the job, even if that means logging in extra hours or spending the occasional weekend catching up on work-related tasks. But there comes a point when too much work can destroy any semblance of having a personal life, and unfortunately, a large number of Americans are stuck in that unhealthy scenario.

If your work-life balance needs improving, then make this the year you finally achieve that goal. Here's how.

1. Set boundaries

Part of the reason so many Americans struggle with work-life balance is that technology has created as "always on" culture. Throw in a demanding job and perpetual deadlines, and it's easy to see how you might struggle to tear yourself away from your desk most nights.

But if you're intent on achieving a better work-life balance, you'll need to learn to set boundaries, and that means deciding when you will and will not be working on a week-by-week basis. If you tell yourself at the start of the week that you're only going to work late twice, and make it clear to your manager, your peers, and even yourself, that you'll be picking up and leaving at 6:00 PM sharp most nights, then you'll slowly but surely have an easier time carving out hours for yourself.

2. Schedule more time off

Americans have a tendency to leave vacation days on the table. But if you do, you'll send the message to your employer that time off isn't important, which is a dangerous point to convey.

Taking time away from the office is one of the best things you can do for your work-life balance as well as your health, so identify less busy periods at work and schedule some vacation days during them. You don't actually need to buy a plane ticket and go somewhere new; just give yourself a mental break from the grind of going to work daily.

If you’re interested, you may find the full article here and let me know what you think. You can also direct any questions to my email [email protected], or call me on 0488 548 854 if you want to discuss!

Thanks,

Jess