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 Sejal Gandhi,
AVP - Human Resources
Percept Limited
The Balancing Act
(Work, Health and Life)
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 work-life balance is no simple task. Still, work-life balance isn't out of reach.
The consequences of poor work-life balance:
- Fatigue - When you're tired, your ability to work productively and think clearly may 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 may miss important family events or milestones. This can leave you feeling left out and may 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 may be given more responsibility. This may lead to only more concerns and challenges.
As long as you're working, juggling the demands of career and personal life will probably be an ongoing challenge to strike a better work-life balance. Start by evaluating your relationship to work. Then apply specific approaches to help you strike a healthier balance.
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- Track your time - Track everything you do for one week, 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 Manager or others.
- Manage your time Organize 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. Limit time-consuming misunderstandings by communicating clearly and listening carefully. Take notes if necessary.
- Bolster your support system - At home, enlist trusted friends and loved ones to pitch in with child care or household responsibilities when you need to work overtime or travel.
- Nurture yourself - Eat healthy foods, include physical activity in your daily routine and get enough sleep. Set aside time each day for an activity that you enjoy, such as practicing yoga or reading. Better yet, discover activities you can do with your partner, family or friends such as hiking, dancing or taking cooking classes.
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 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.
Remember the points and follow them to the book and have a very healthy and happy year ahead.
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