How CAN WE create work –life balance?
– Gracy Anand
Work and life are like two sides of same coin , they both are dependent on each other . We work and earn money for what ?
Obviously living our lives but balance is must between these two .
People have debated the concept of “life balance” for decades, and it means something different to everyone.
One person might think he’s achieved balance when he can leave work early enough to eat dinner with his family..
In short, you achieve life balance when you have enough time to pursue both work and personal interests that you love. However, when you feel as if one side of your life is using up too much of your energy, you can become stressed, your productivity can fall, and your personal relationships can become strained..
In this article, we’ll look at life balance, and how you can find one that works for you.
What Is Life Balance?
Today, work-life balance is an evolving concept but, put simply, it’s about achieving the mix of business and personal life that’s right for you. We’re all unique, and the term “personal life” means something different to everyone: it can include spending time with your friends and family; resting; participating in hobbies; engaging in personal, spiritual or educational development; exercising; or care giving. It can even include your work!
This balance cannot be achieved overnight , it takes time , compromise etc.. Its just like a relationship ..
Note:
Life balance is a subjective concept. You may love spending most of your time at work, and that’s fine; there’s no need to feel guilty about being dedicated to your job. As long as you feel happy and balanced, there’s no need to change!
How to Achieve a Good Work-Life Balance
It can be challenging to achieve a good work-life balance, especially when organizations downsize and people are expected to take on additional tasks, or when your responsibilities at home conflict with those at work.
The strategies below can help you achieve balance. Some of them may suit you better than others, so pick the ones you think will work best for you.
1. Find yourself a job that you love
Although work is an expected societal norm, your career shouldn’t be restraining. If you hate what you do, you aren’t going to be happy, plain and simple. You don’t need to love every aspect of your job, but it needs to be exciting enough that you don’t dread getting out of bed every morning.
2. Set boundaries and work hours
Set boundaries for yourself and your colleagues, to avoid burnout. When you leave the office, avoid thinking about upcoming projects or answering company emails. Consider having a separate computer or phone for work, so you can shut it off when you clock out. If that isn’t possible, use separate browsers, emails or filters for your work and personal platforms.
3. Set goals
Set achievable goals by implementing time-management strategies, analyzing your to-do list, and cutting out tasks that have little to no value.
4. Accept that there is no ‘perfect’ work-life balance.
When you hear “work-life balance,” you probably imagine having an extremely productive day at work, and leaving early to spend the other half of the day with friends and family. While this may seem ideal, it is not always possible.
Don’t strive for the perfect schedule; strive for a realistic one. Some days, you might focus more on work, while other days you might have more time and energy to pursue your hobbies or spend time with your loved ones. Balance is achieved over time, not each day.
– Gracy Anand