Work-Life Balance
Our desire to excel professionally can sometimes push us to set aside our own well-being. Creating a harmonious work-life balance or work-life integration is critical, not only to maintain a proper physical, emotional and mental balance but also to have a life outside work too whilst ensuring that we build an amazing career. It is not an easy task to achieve work-life balance in today’s unpredictable and fast-paced business world.
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is not only important for health and relationships, but it can also improve your employee’s productivity, and ultimately performance.
Businesses that encourage work-life balance have become very attractive – especially when you consider how difficult it can be to attract and retain young employees these days.
When you create a schedule for yourself, think about the best ways to achieve balance.
There are many ways to do this –
In short, having that state of equilibrium where a person equally prioritizes the demands of one’s career and personal life is what we call an ideal work-life balance.
Why maintaining work-life balance is important?
Some people put their everything to get all their work done while sacrificing their personal lives. We really want them to read this blog to understand why that’s not the best thing to do-
– More Mindfulness
“Wouldn’t everyone prefer a team that is fully focused on whatever they are doing, instead of juggling between many things in their minds? ”
If you find and sustain a healthy work-life balance, you will be able to develop a greater control over your focus and ability to concentrate on the task at hand- this is known as mindfulness.
By encouraging yourself to manage between work and personal life, you will improve your efficiency, which in turn leads to the company’s growth.
– Lesser Burnouts
It is absolutely fine if you get stressed sometimes. However, to avoid workplace burnouts, you should try to ensure the same doesn’t happen to your team.
The inability to separate work from home will massively increase the chance of burnout, so it is important to encourage your team to take time off and “leave work at work.”
Make sure you never mix your professional life with your personal life- Trust me, it will only lead to undue stress and issues that are endless.
– Fewer Health Problems
Isn’t it natural that you will eventually lose on your health when you do not maintain a proper work-life balance?
Well, when we are stressed and over-worked, we run the risk of jeopardizing more than just our social lives- our physical and mental health is in danger too.
A poor work-life balance can lead to a variety of symptoms that can affect your wellbeing.
We are sure that these reasons are an eye-opener for those who miserably fail to maintain their work-life balance.
Now that we know why it is important to have a healthy work-life balance, let’s explore how you can ensure you maintain one-
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1. Encourage time off
Sometimes a break from everything is what one needs. After all, we are not robots or machines that who can tirelessly work 24*7, right?
Most often our minds are indulged in many things at once, and that’s exactly when you need some time off. A break from it all will provide you with the chance to switch off and enjoy yourself, it is also a great opportunity to recuperate and recharge.
2. Short breaks throughout the day
If taking time off for a long duration is not an option, then it is very important to take small breaks throughout the day.
To combat all the inconvenience that our body goes throughout the day from staring at bright screen for hours, we should come up with the ideas where you can socialize and take your minds off work.
3. Ask for guidance
Don’t strive for everything that is perfect i.e. perfect schedule, perfect employees, perfect projects, or perfect environment, rather strive for realistic one.
Sometimes it is okay to take help, to show your flaws, to take guidance or to say that you need training on something before you give your best shot.
4. Prioritize your health
There is absolutely nothing above and beyond your health.
If your health is not in the best shape, nothing else will work in your favour. And by health, it’s not just your physical health that we are talking about, but also emotional and mental health should be your real concerns.
If you struggle with anxiety and depression and think therapy would benefit you, fit those sessions into your schedule, even if you have to change or adjust your schedule.
“Prioritising your health first and foremost will make you a better employee and person.”
5. Make time for yourself and your loved ones
There’s a saying,
“Make work a part of your life, but never make work your whole life”.
Well, how many of you can introspect deep and relate to this? We are sure, many of you would.
While your job is important, it shouldn’t be your entire life, you should prioritize the activities or hobbies that make you happy, outside work.
6. Set boundaries and work hours
Set boundaries for yourself to avoid burnouts.
When you leave the office, avoid thinking about anything else, avoid thinking about upcoming projects or answering company emails.
Sum up–
Those who do maintain a successful balance often point to their flexible work schedules. Flexibility can pay off for employers in the long run. As we look ahead, it is clear that in order to remain competitive, employers must find ways to offer flexible work options if they want to attract and retain top talent.
Nicely written Jayshree Mathur