3. Work Life
balance
Apply Stephen R. Covey's model for
perfect balancing
Spiritual
Physical
Mental
Social
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Lest us discuss common questions
1. Do you work late hours at office every day & take your work at
home as well?
2. Do you feel stressed about the amount of time you spend at work,
traveling to work or thinking about work?
3. Do you often take a lunch break which does not even last for 30
minutes?
4. Do you miss out on quality time with your family and friends
because of pressure of work?
5. Do you think work is having a negative effect on your personal life?
6. Do you often think that you do not get enough time for yourself?
7. Do you feel anxious or upset because of what is happening at
work?
8. Do you feel tired or depressed because of work?
9. Do you often lose your temper at work?
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5. Work Life
balance
If your answer is yes,
Then think about it seriously because work life
balance means management in every aspect
(Life and work both).
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6. Work Life
balance
5 dying stages
Stage 1
Married to your work
Internet has over shadowed our lives completely.
Sometimes, for professionals, the lines between work and
life are so blurred that they become non-existent. The
internet is always on, accessible from just about anywhere
and our work and play are often both in the same browser.
As a result, we lose touch with our real life and become
more inclined towards a virtual life style.
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balance
5 dying stages
Stage 2
Exhaustion
When a person is tired, his performance lacks efficiency
and productivity. It adversely affects his ability to think and
slows down his physical coordination with work making him
prone to more mistakes. These mistakes end up damaging
his image & creating a negative impact on his professional
reputation.
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balance
5 dying stages
Stage 3
Suffering Family
Extra working hours consume your family time. You may
miss out on important family events, such as your child’s
first step or your mother’s 50th birthday. Missing out on
important family events may create friction and harm
relationships with your loved ones.
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balance
5 dying stages
Stage 4
Suffering Friends
Good friends are like energy boosters for your system. But
if you are unable to adjust them in your routine, you might
lose your friendships.
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5 dying stages
Stage 5
Increased Expectations
If you are a habitual extra hour worker, there is a chance
you may be given more responsibility. This way you will be
in the middle of a non-ending and expanding work cycle,
attracting more tasks and challenges.
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balance
Some handy solutions
Solution 1
Make a list
Organize yourself by making a list of things that you have
to do for a week. Include work and non-work-related
activities. Only pick out necessary tasks along with the
activities that satisfy you the most and leave the rest.
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balance
Some handy solutions
Solution 2
Flexible timings
The flexibility may alleviate some of your stress and free up
some time. Pat at your back: At work, if nobody pats you on
the back today, pat yourself on the back, and help others to
do the same
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balance
Some handy solutions
Solution 3
Learn to say no
Practice and learn to say no, e.g., when a colleague asks
for your assistance in an extra project, remember that it is
okay to respectfully excuse yourself by saying no. When
you quit doing the things you only do out of false sense of
obligation, you will experience a wider room in your life for
the activities that are meaningful to you and bring you joy.
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14. Work Life
balance
Some handy solutions
Solution 4
Leave your work at office
When you walk out of your office door make yourself leave
the work behind you. With today’s global business mentality
and the technology to connect to anyone at any time from
virtually anywhere, there’s no boundary between work and
home.
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balance
Some handy solutions
Solution 5
Manage your time
Organize your work by making a to-do list. A weekly family
calendar of important dates and a daily list of to-dos will
help you avoid deadline panic. If your employer offers a
course in time management, sign up for it
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Some handy solutions
Solution 6
Clear communication
Limit time-consuming misunderstandings by communicating
clearly and listening carefully at work as well as at home.
Take notes if necessary.
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balance
Some handy solutions
Solution 7
Pamper yourself
Set aside time each day for an activity that you enjoy, such
as walking, working out or listening to music. Unwind after a
hectic workday by reading, practicing yoga or taking a bath
or shower. Remember, having a family and a job is OK for
both men and women.
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balance
Some handy solutions
Solution 8
Set aside one night each week for recreation
Take the phone off the hook, power down the computer and
turn off the TV. Discover activities you can do with your
partner, family or friends, such as picnic, watching a good
movie etc. Managing time for activities you enjoy will
rejuvenate you and your lifestyle.
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balance
Some handy solutions
Solution 9
Stop burdening your off day
Try to schedule some of your routine chores on workdays
so that your days off are more relaxing. Take proper sleep,
eat healthy food and give proper time to friends.
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balance
It’s your life!
Creating balance in your life is a continuous process. Keep
the changes tracked as they occur in your family, interests
and work life and keep changing your work-life planner
accordingly. Assess your situation every few months to
make sure you are on track. Change routines and plan your
days.
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Action note
Creating balance in your life is a continuous process. Keep
the changes tracked as they occur in your family, interests
and work life and keep changing your work-life planner
accordingly. Assess your situation every few months to
make sure you are on track. Change routines and plan your
days.
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