In the world of lightning-speed and frequent moves, it is really an up-hill battle to fix this balance between personal life or career. Somehow, we are constantly playing this game of keeping the balance with work deadlines on one side, family commitments and personal dreams in other corners which make us lose sight of what it is to take care and sit back once every while! It would thus be impossible to achieve the best of both worlds, but maybe instead our harmonious life as a whole. That it all comes down to making deliberate decisions that ring true with our values and what is important in life.
What does Work-life Balance even Mean?
Ultimately, work-life balance is simply this: building a life you are proud of that includes both professional accomplishments and personal happiness. This is more than just splitting your time equally between work and home, it is understanding that the two are not mutually exclusive. If we are feeling good in our personal lives, that will carry over to other aspects of our life like work — and the opposite is true.
In order to strike that balance we need to understand it is not a flat state, but an ongoing process. The realities of life come and go, ebbs and flows shift the tides on us so our strategies for finding balance must adapt to match. When we see balance as a path to walk rather than attain, it helps us move through difficult moments more intentionally.
1. Set Clear Boundaries
Setting clear boundaries is one of the key ways to cultivate work-life balance. Separating your identity from work: Intentionally setting the time when you are at working as opposed to off the clock
Set up specific hours of work and maintain it. Share your availability with co-workers and clients, make known when you are a lark at work or need personal time off.
Set Aside a Workplace: If you are at home, keep your specific area just for working. It also draws a physical line between you working and the rest of your home life.
It helps with creating a set time for work and allows you to have that mental boundary between home life & personal life so that your free time is not an extension of stressful thoughts about work, on top of helping you stay focused at the office.
2. Prioritize Self-Care
As self-care is key to ensuring that you remain balanced and have the ability to meet what everyone asks of your work whilst not letting personal time suffer!
Prioritize “Me Time”: Schedule in regular sessions of ‘me time’ as much as you would a work meeting. Read a book, take a walk or time to meditate- whatever it may be.
Regular Exercise: include some exercise in your daily schedule. Exercise can be great for not only making us feel happier, but also boosting our health in general to keep stress away.
Stay Connected With The Earth: Even if our home is designed to be like a paradise, sooner or later we all need the hills and nature as well. The winds and the waters have an uncanny way of calming my internal state so my mind can actually relax itself.
Taking time for yourself ensures that your emotional and mental tanks are full, so you can get back to budgeting with a fresh mind.
3. Foster Strong Relationships
Building personal relationships are important to bring fulfillment in life. They guide us stands behind us to keep stress and balance in control.
Lesser number of calls but with more quality — Quality over quantity (focus on the quality of interactions and not just targeting random people) Visit family and have stimulating conversations, create lots of memories.
Open Communication: Communicate openly with your family and friends about what obligations you have, as well as when you are struggling. Through this transparency, they develop an understanding of your condition and can assist you better.
In difficult times strong relationships are very important and also can contribute to our happiness.
4. Be mindful and intentional
Deliberate action is the guiding factor in achieving balance. Carefully think about how you are consuming your mental and physical currency to support what is important to you.
Remember Your Values: Make time to reflect on what really matters to you. What are your core values? By aligning your daily choices with these values you will lead a fulfilling life.
Protect Your Well-being: Be mindful that you are doing at least one activity every day to protect your well-being, such as mindfulness (e.g., yoga), meditation etc. Practicing being in the moment enables you to live life grounded and enjoy everything as it comes, hence reducing stress levels and improving your state of mind overall.
You will create the mindfulness and intention around what YOU want your work/life balance to look like.
5. Learn to Say “No”
In a universe where everyone is pushed to the limit and expected to go along with every request, being able to say no can be an essential asset.
Evaluate Commitments: Determine whether new commitments are consistent with your own objectives and values before agreeing to them. And if they do not, it is OK to decline.
Make Good Responses to “No”: Then it will be much less difficult than saying no. Thanks for asking, but I cannot take on something like that right now.
Learning how to say no will help you reclaim your time and energy for the things that are truly important.
What Role Does Coaching Play in Balancing?
Balancing a job and life can be difficult, but you do not have to go at it alone. Coaching and coaching work often helps people aiming to obtain more balance & satisfaction.
As a certified coach, I work with people just like you to uncover your goals and also what is really important for you. We can come up with unique techniques to help you in better controlling where your life goes. If you are searching for ways to set boundaries, develop self-care or control your mental health and general well-being this is where I come in as a coach.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Are You Ready to Take the First Step on Finding that Ever Needs Work-Life Balance & Fulfillment We will partner with you to develop your personalized plan and is geared towards meeting your specific goals. Schedule your FREE 45 min consultation today and find out how I can help you lead a purposeful life of joy.
Balance is a journey, but it’s one worth taking and I plan to support you on every step of the way. With the tools I can provide you with, we are able to work together and turn your aspirations into a reality while still being happy in all aspects of life (career/personal fulfillment) as it shows on this picture!
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