Maintaining one's balance between work and life in today’s
crazy world
Due to the social norms of society we as human beings always
put work first in our priority list instead of our personal life. Success and prosperity
have always been at the forefront of our desires instead of creating a harmonious
work-life balance integration to live by each day. By creating a harmonious
balance between work and personal life you can improve your health, your love
life, your emotional and mental well-being, and most importantly, your success
in your career.
Why is a well balance work-life so important in your
life?
A well-balanced work-life is important because it means you
equally prioritize each demand of your personal life and that of your career.
While your career helps pay the bills in order to have a successful personal life,
you shouldn’t allow that career to take absolute priority over your personal
life.
Your work-life balance can be considered as a poor work-life
balance if you are dealing with the following:
1)
Demanding boss who makes you work extra long
hours past your normal work day.
2)
Horrible increase in work responsibilities that
are unrealistic in nature
3)
Children’s schedule for sports and after school
activities
4)
New house with yard and other increased home
responsibilities
5)
Friends seem to be disappearing because you always
turn down invites to things
6)
Not able to take a vacation or enjoy the things
you love to do outside
Employer’s need to plan for their employee’s
Unfortunately, many employers these days don’t think about
creating a well-balanced work-life balance amongst their employee’s because all
their thinking about is their own bottom line and productivity. Now what would
happen if that same employer created a good work-life balanced environment for
their employee’s? They would have a more enjoyable environment to work in, less
employee’s calling in sick or asking for a day off, plus a more loyal and
productive environment that would increase their bottom line. If that same
employer offered their employee’s the option to telecommute or flexible
schedules it would help increase the employee’s opportunity to have a more well-balanced
work-life and they wouldn’t want to seek a new job all the time.
What’s the best job to obtain?
Over the years protegee’s have asked what is the best job to
obtain in their career, my answer is always the same – the best job is the one
that you are passionate about and would love to do the rest of your life. When
I was lobbying in Washington DC, many a young protegee would ask me how to make
the most money in lobbying field? I would always respond with if you’re looking
for big bucks play the lottery or play poker in Vegas, never look for big bucks
in lobbying unless you plan to sell your soul to the highest bidder for your ability
to talk to elected representatives. Instead find that one issue that you are
passionate about like animal rights, Justice, or gay rights and become a lobbyist
for an organization that specializes in those issues. Otherwise, stay away from
lobbying you’ll never make any money in the arena of politics unless you were born
into it like I was.
Unplugging or taking a vacation
We all have made that long list of things to do around the
house or listed that bucket list of things to do that we’ve always wanted to
accomplish, but never get around to either of those lists. Why? Because so many
hardworking career-oriented individuals fail to unplug from the corporate world
or even consider taking a much-needed vacation for fear of missing out on an important
meeting or staying on top of work loads in the office. Even if you take a day
off once a month and chip away at that honey do list around the house. Or just chill
out on the porch with a glass of wine and a good book. How about spend the day
chilling out in front of the television watching old movies. Maybe play tourist
in your own community while staying away from social media, emails or text
messaging. If your boss calls you, politely tell them to respect your time off
and ask someone else their very important question. Its your earned time away
from work, take it and let everyone know you will be unavailable and to respect
your time off – that includes your bosses.
Personal Time with those you love
Spending time with loved ones or even just friends is most important
in life. Even if you have to schedule time in your busy schedule to enjoy the
company of those you cherish the most it is important to do so. This also means
taking time for yourself in your schedule. For the ladies even if it’s to get a
pedicure or manicure, or for the men a massage or a simple drink with friends
at the local pub, schedule that personal time so you can unplug and relax for
an hour or so.
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