Finding the Perfect Work-Life Balance
Finding, and maintaining, a healthy work-life balance can often be a challenging task. While work-life balance means something different to everyone, we have some tips that you can implement to help you find your perfect middle ground.
BETTER DONE THAN PERFECT
The desire to create something perfect can often eat into your already limited time, and in turn burn you out. A key practice is to let go of the need to create something ‘perfect’ and in turn celebrate the achievement of getting the task done. This simple mindset shift can save you hours each day and help to free up your time.
PUT TECH ON A TIMER
Mobile phones and TV are some of the largest culprits when it comes to distraction. When you have time to yourself it’s easy to reach for your phone and throw away hours checking emails or scrolling on social media. Instead, take the time to be present in the moment, making your quality time last longer.
EXERCISE IS KEY
Burnout isn’t only reserved for perfectionism, it can also be caused by built up stress. Making time each day for quality exercise can help to reduce stress levels, meaning more productivity at work and more quality time at home.
LIMIT TIME-WASTING
Similar to putting tech on a timer, it’s important to recognise all time-wasting activities. These can include procrastination, indecision, social media and streaming services. Making a conscious effort to reduce these activities and help free up more time and create a healthier balance.
CREATE STRUCTURE
Planning out your day has many benefits, the most compelling of which is time management. Instead of trying to do everything at once, determine which of your tasks are urgent and to be completed immediately, important but could wait, and non-important. By breaking your tasks up in this way, you can manage your day more effectively allowing for additional free time.
START SMALL
All change takes time, and jumping into a new life structure - no matter how beneficial - needs to be taken slowly to ensure it becomes a part of your routine.