Work-life balance: the term is sort of cliché, but all of us struggle with it, don’t we?
No matter if you’re working in an office setting full time or part time, you work from home, you’re a stay-at-home mom juggling the demands and schedules of your children, you’re squeezed for time.
And, let’s face it, when you’re short on time, self-care takes the back burner.
Are we really busier, or does it just seem like we are?
For sure, technology is hogging a lot of our time. Those smartphones and tablets tempt us to “check in” first thing in the morning, during breakfast, on the drive in to work, during meetings and conference calls, while you’re sitting at your child’s soccer practice and during your evening hours. While technology isn’t the only cause of our work-life imbalance, nobody can deny that it’s a prime suspect.
Ready to reclaim your time and your life?
Start setting some boundaries with the following tips:
Braindump!
If you don’t keep a calendar of the week’s events, your commitments will pop up on you, catching you off-guard and leaving you feeling overwhelmed. Or, if you’ve forgotten about a commitment, you might end up scheduling another conflicting one. Skip the confusion – keep an online calendar that issues reminders, and make a daily list of tasks. You can even go old school and write your task list, then enjoy the satisfaction of crossing off each item as it’s completed.
Write out your Gratitude
When your world seems chaotic or you’re spiraling, it’s a great practice to write out what you’re feeling gratitude for. Do this every day if you can, but especially during times where you’re feeling down and
Tame the technology
Our phones are necessary, but you don’t have to be chained to yours. The constant chiming of our phones – signaling an incoming email or text – puts us on call 24 hours a day. Silence your phone when you are busy with your family. If you absolutely must check it, give yourself a designated time to check and respond to messages. Nothing is an “emergency” in network marketing!
Insist on being present
Feel like you spend your day split in 100 directions, but you’re not really focused on any of them? Turn your phone on silent when you want to be fully present, and keep it out of sight. Used to eating lunch at your computer? Try focusing on your meal instead. Studies show that distracted eating leads to greater calorie consumption, a sedentary lifestyle and, ultimately, weight gain.
Skip the guilt
Remember: you’re under no obligation to say yes to everything. No is a complete sentence! When you say no, don’t offer a reason. A “thank you, but I’m afraid I can’t this time” is sufficient. No explanation needed. (whew, doesn’t that feel good?)
Always say yes to your health
You can’t take on the world if you don’t take care of yourself. Whenever it’s possible, strive for adequate sleep, daily exercise, an 80/20 approach to eating (80 percent veggies and fruits, lean meats and fish, nuts, whole grains, legumes, dairy; 20 percent fun foods!), plenty of water, and the BEST supplements that help you operate at your best.
Maintaining work-life balance is a lifelong thing, but if you set your boundaries and stick to them, you’ll be happier and healthier for it!
🍏 Elise
Integrative Health Practitioner, level 2
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