***Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance***
Most of us experience an uneven pull between our social lives and work commitments, which isn't surprising considering the current economy and fact that employees everywhere are working overtime to show they're an indispensable part of the team. Nevertheless, it's important to establish a healthy harmony between our job and personal life. This doesn't just mean working overtime to please our boss and boyfriend; it means creating a balance of time spent working, playing, and pleasing ourself.
- Foster Healthy Weekday Habits
If we're not careful the weekdays can become one big work blur. Instigate healthy habits by taking a trip to the grocery store (save on groceries with these tricks) on Sunday and planning the meals we will make at home during the week, or challenge ourself to visit the gym four nights in one week. The time away from the computer and work worries will clear our mind, allow us to focus, and likely inspire us to be more productive when we are at the computer.
- Learn the Value of Saying No
Most SavvySugar readers admit they have a hard time saying no to work and social invitations, which means many of us are getting roped into projects, parties, and events we'd rather say "no way" to. Next time we are invited to something, weigh the benefit and cost before saying yes. If we think our personal life will suffer because of it, say no.
Remember, don't be too "nice" or we may not be able to get ahead at work.
- Set Calendar Reminders
Set goals, appointments, lunch dates, or even eye breaks or gym appointments in our work calendar. The little office notification will pop up and force us to stop what we are doing and focus on your goal.
- Put Family First When We're Home
Our family and loved ones will come to resent us if we keep our eyes on our laptop or phone every night. Make quality-time dates with our family or significant other after dinner to distract us from our workload. The work will always be there in the morning... Savor our at-home time while we can.
- Get Your Zzzs:
When we''re running up against the clock and finishing a high priority project, it's easy to lose track of time and pull an all-nighter. But chances are we won't produce our best work at 4 a.m. after 20 hours in front of the computer. Don't compromise our sleeping schedule or ignore the power of our beauty rest. The pile will still be there in the morning, and chances are our co-workers won't respond to their email before 9 a.m. anyway.
- Take Personal Breaks During the Day
Unless our employer asks us to clock in and out for breaks, we should assume responsibility for our time. Make sure we've scoped out our manager's take on personal breaks and then make a schedule to give ourself 15 or 20 minutes of break time during the day. Take a walk around the block and call our mom or our love or BFF . Make a list of errands we need to accomplish during the week and then sit outside Starbucks for 15 minutes while we make our phone calls. our fellow employees will appreciate us not making personal calls in the office and we will feel as though we've taken a work break and taken care of our personal items.
- Leave Work at a Decent Time:
Employers pay attention to the time we commit on the job, but that doesn't mean we need to stay until dark every night of the week. Stay late when we need to finish a project, but don't be afraid to make plans during the week that will force us to leave the office at a decent time. Getting outside at a healthy time will boost our mood and make us happier about resuming our work in the morning.
- Schedule "Work Hours" at Home
If we must work at home, set some time limits. Make dinner with our family, wind down with a little TV or a chapter of a book, and then work for an hour or two and return to "me time." Better yet, work for an hour before dinner and then spend the rest of the night worry-free.
- Keep Work (and Our Laptop) Out of the Bedroom
If we do work at home, make sure to establish "no-work zones" in the house. In our mind, work, laptops, and smartphones shouldn't be allowed in the bathroom or bedroom. Set up a definitive work area at the dining room table, our home office, or the coffee table.
- Challenge Our Partner or a Friend
If we have trouble detaching from work and unwinding from a stressful day at the office, challenge our partner or friend to get out of the house too! Plan weekly runs or walks through the neighborhood, a new dish we can make together, or simply commit to sitting and talking for two hours about anything but work. we'll quickly find ourself have a million things to talk about other than the annoying girl down the hall who keeps undermining us in meetings.
- Drowning? Speak Up!
If the projects keep piling up and we''re physically incapable of finishing all our assigned tasks during work hours (and all the overtime we put in!), sit down with your manager and explain the situation. Let her know how many hours we have been working overtime and discuss other team members who may be able to assist us or the possibility of hiring an intern. Chances are our manager is fully aware of how hard we have been working (or should be!) and can help us devise a better time management plan.
- Reward Ourself
After challenging ourself to focus on our work-life balance, don't forget to reward ourself for making an effort to change. Send ourself flowers or treat ourself to a manicure. We''ll feel proud every time we look over at the flowers or our fancy nails and be motivated to keep our new healthy habits.
To summarise: "Better Said Than Done" but we should really try it out ,as this will keep us help us to lead a : Happy & Healthy Life ..
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