Some professionals believe in work-life balance, while others implement work-life integration, which includes being present where you are while doing what you are doing.
When you are making adjustments to improve your career, there are three essential things you can do to create a sense of balance in your personal and professional lives:
• Set clear boundaries between work and personal time.
Having boundaries that draw a line between your work and personal time is an excellent start to achieving balance. Having a consistent time to start your work day and a consistent time to end it would be a great practice to begin to help you on your journey. Share your schedule with your family and colleagues so they can also support you.
• Prioritize tasks and delegate when possible.
One of my favorite tools for prioritization and delegation is the Eisenhower Matrix. This 2X2 matrix uses urgency and importance to determine what you do now, what you delay or schedule, what you delegate, and what you delete from your priority list. Research this tool and see if you can use it to help you prioritize your work.
• Regularly schedule personal time for hobbies and relaxation.
I’m a massive fan of hobbies that promote creativity, help you gain knowledge, help you stay in shape, and allow you to make some money. I also promote having a side hustle or project that enables you to learn a new skill. Schedule time for these types of activities and engage in them fully. The best investment you can make is in yourself, so you have to make time for that investment.
We all need some balance in our lives. Did I miss something that could help? Leave me a comment and share your experience with work-life balance.