Attaining Work-life Balance

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Many women scoff at the idea of Work-Life Balance (WLB) referring it as the Utopian concept that cannot be achieved in real life.
Work-life balance does NOT mean an equal balance rather it comprises of two everyday concepts; “Achievement and Enjoyment,” We play numerous roles in our lives that

could be grouped under Work, Family, Friends and Self.

Daily Achievement and Enjoyment in these areas is what Work-Life Balance is all about.

How do you recognise imbalance?

You are merely trying to get through the day.
You feel that you want to get off from the merry-go-round of life.
You feel like you are unable to catch up in the game of life.

WLB comprises of 4 stages:

• Self-assessment Stage
• Exploration Stage
• Implementation Stage
• Evaluation Stage

Self-assessment stage: Here, you answer the question: “Who am I?” Reflect on your skills, values, interests and priorities. Write down your thoughts share with someone

you trust.

Exploration Stage In this stage, answer the question: "Where am I going?" Set a clear ...
... definition of success. Have goals in these areas of your life:
• Work
• Family
• Friends
• Self

The Wheel of Life

Use the Wheel of Life to assess how much time you are investing in different dimensions of your life. Rank yourself from 1 to 10 in following areas and work towards

the one you want to excel:

• Work
• Money
• Learning
• Spiritual Fulfilment
• Love
• Physical Well Being and Health
• Relationships
• Fun and enjoyment
• Helping others

Implementation Stage: Here, set some specific, action-oriented, and time-sensitive goals and make a strategic action plan to achieve them.

Evaluation Stage: Evaluate your performance in the earlier stages and be well on your way to achieve WLB!

Here are some quick tips that will help you on the way to WLB…

• Visualise your ideal life and write down the top ten things you want to accomplish

• Set your personal vision and mission statement, it will help you see where you are heading.

• Turn off the television and limit internet time so that technology does not rule your life.

• Pursue your passion and stay focused on what is important to you.

• Every weekend indulge in one fun activity.

• Make a daily exercise schedule for 30 minutes

• When confronted with a choice, ask yourself: Will this add to my life or create more stress?

• Let go of negative people and things that are holding you back.

• Live simply, expect less and give more.

Be confident…LIVE life

Lose the guilt.
Divide the workload.
Be in the moment at work or with family.
Find a good child care situation.
Schedule in down time with your partner.

Finally tell yourself
I need to…
Start doing…
Stop doing…
Continue doing…
Do more…
Do less…
Do differently…

Remember, Balance is “This and That.”