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FM Team | 16/10/2014

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Married to your work? Consider the cost

 

It can be tempting to rack up hours at work, especially if you're trying to earn a promotion, manage an ever-increasing workload or simply keep your head above water. If you spend most of your time at work, your home life will take a hit

 

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There was a time when the boundaries between work and home were fairly clear. Today, however, work is likely to invade your personal life and maintaining a work-life balance is no simple task. This might be especially true if you're concerned about losing your job due to restructuring, layoffs or other factors. Still, work-life balance isn't out of reach.

 

Start by evaluating your relationship to work. Then apply specific strategies to help you strike a healthier balance. Consider the consequences of poor work-life balance:

Fatigue: When you're tired, your ability to work productively and think clearly might suffer, which could take a toll on your professional reputation or lead to dangerous or costly mistakes.

Lost time with friends and loved ones: If you're working too much, you might miss important family events or milestones. This can leave you feeling left out and might harm relationships with your loved ones. It's also difficult to nurture friendships if you're always working.

Increased expectations: If you regularly work extra hours, you might be given more responsibility, which could lead to additional concerns and challenges.  

Strike a work-life balance

As long as you're working, juggling the demands of career and personal life will probably be an ongoing challenge. Consider these ideas to find the work-life balance that's best for you:   

Track your time: Pay attention to your daily tasks, including work-related and personal activities. Decide what's necessary and what satisfies you the most. Cut or delegate activities you don't enjoy or can't handle or share your concerns and possible solutions with your employer or others.

Take advantage of your options: Ask your employer about flex hours, a compressed workweek, job sharing, telecommuting or other scheduling flexibility. The more control you have over your hours, the less stressed you're likely to be.

Learn to say no: Whether it's a co-worker asking you to spearhead an extra project or your child's teacher asking you to organise a class party, remember that it's OK to respectfully say no. When you quit accepting tasks out of guilt or a false sense of obligation, you'll have more time for the activities that are meaningful to you.

Leave work at work: With the technology to connect to anyone at any time from virtually anywhere, there might be no boundary between work and home unless you create it. Make a conscious decision to separate work time from personal time. When you're with your family, for instance, keep your laptop in your briefcase.

Manage your time: Organise household tasks efficiently, such as running errands in batches or doing a load of laundry every day, rather than saving it all for your day off. Put family events on a weekly family calendar and keep a daily to-do list. Do what needs to be done and let the rest go.

Bolster your support system: At work, join forces with co-workers who can cover for you and vice versa when family conflicts arise. At home, enlist trusted friends and loved ones to pitch in with childcare or household responsibilities when you need to work overtime or travel.

Nurture yourself: Eat a healthy diet, include physical activity in your daily routine and get enough sleep. Set aside time each day for an activity that you enjoy, such as practising yoga or reading. Better yet, discover activities you can do with your partner, family or friends such as hiking, dancing or taking cooking classes.       

Know when to seek professional help: Everyone needs help from time to time. If your life is too chaotic to manage and you're spinning your wheels worrying about it, talk with a professional such as a counsellor. If your employer offers an employee assistance programme (EAP), take advantage of available services.     

Remember, striking a healthy work-life balance isn't a one-shot deal. Creating work-life balance is a continuous process as your family, interests and work life change. Periodically examine your priorities and make changes, if necessary to make sure you're keeping on track.  

 

 

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