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WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR WORK-LIFE
BALANCE
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INTRODUCTION
Maintaining an adequate work-life balance is vital to
the long-term success of your career and ultimately
your life.
Balancing these two important parts of your life can
keep you from becoming professionally
overwhelmed and provide you the opportunity to
have personal time to enjoy yourself outside of
work.
Next, we will talk about different ways you can
improve and manage your work-life balance.
FLEXIBILITY
One method of achieving a better work-life balance
is through flexibility in the workplace.
This flexibility might come about in an adaptable
work schedule (one that isn’t 9–5), as well as
having the ability to work from home when you
need to.
This provides the individual with the agency to
maintain their own wellbeing.
Being that the employee is in a much better position to
measure their wellbeing than the employer, this is best
for everyone involved.
MAXIMISE YOUR COMMUTE
Your daily commute has a huge impact on both
your personal life and your work life, and is
therefore a great place to improve your work-life
balance.
Research has found that those who commute for a
long time are less healthy and less happy. So, how
do you do make your commute work for you?
Use public transportation if possible so that you can
utilize that transit time for whatever you want – work
or otherwise.
Plus, when using public transportation, you won’t
feel as stressed about rush-hour traffic!
ORGANISATION
Striking a balance is important when maintaining
your work life and your personal life, and proper
organisation helps make it possible.
Organisation at work can increase your productivity,
which is beneficial for two reasons:
Your performance at work will undoubtedly improve.
You can use the extra time gained by your improved
efficiency to get more work done, and thereby have
more personal time once your responsibilities are
completed.
MISCELLANEOUS WORK-LIFE BALANCE TIPS
When on vacation, completely cut ties with your
work. This will help you decompress and feel truly
revitalised.
Make a separate calendar for work and personal
things to help create a concrete distinction between
the two. The physical separation of calendar events
perpetuates the barrier that should exist between
work and your personal life.
Learn how to relax and regroup when you feel
stressed, frustrated, or overwhelmed. If needed,
seek out assistance or take a break.