In today's world where more and more people are becoming focused and determined with their career, they seem to devote much of their time, effort and even resources to their work. They are even willing to extend working hours and make themselves available on phone and via web, 24/7.
Thus, keeping work-life balance at all times is a great challenge and these five secrets are aimed towards helping you making both ends meet, no matter how impossible it could be.
According to Entrepreneur, millions of people wrestle with these questions on how they can attain and keep work-life balance most of the times - thinking of the best solutions. However, since answers vary from one situation or person to another, it is always a hard issue to reconcile.
1. Know your priorities as much as you know what you want. Focusing on your priorities and being open about your needs are your initial keys to get started. You should identify the things that can make you happy, fulfilled and grow both personally and professionally. If your job demands more than 12 hours in a day, then it may be unhealthy as you are shortchanging your family and yourself, too.
2. Personally set and respect boundaries. You need to establish the parameters as to how much you can only give to work and how much quality time you need for yourself and your loved ones. Yes, it will be hard in the beginning but you need to stick with it - developing a routine and "driving a culture and lifestyle of predictability".
3. Understand what really matters. Focusing on what really matters to you like working first on the most important things, urgent stuff and even most preferred outputs can be a good way to get things done on time so as not to require you to work beyond office hours. Plan your day ahead and see how you can max it out.
4. Detach yourself from personal devices. Learn how to "turn the button off" - not holding your phone and keeping yourself away from your laptop or desktop when you're already home. Use the time wisely with your family and friends or just have some "me time" for yourself.
5. Appreciate life's simple joys - either at work or at home. Never treat work as your enemy. You'd surely feel upset and uninspired once you lose the "force" that drives you to obtaining career growth. Boost your productivity levels by having a healthier lifestyle, a positive outlook, and a happier life.
These aren't simple, never you could win work-life balance overnight. But taking each little step helps a lot. So, it's really high time that you get yourself started... before it's too late. Good luck!
