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How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance
Often, work takes precedence over everything else in our lives. Our desire to succeed professionally can push us to set aside our own well-being. Creating a harmonious work-life balance or work-life integration is critical to improve not only our physical, emotional and mental well-being, but it's also important for our career.
In short, work-life balance is the state of equilibrium where a person equally prioritizes the demands of one's career and the demands of one's personal life. Some of the common reasons that lead to a poor work-life balance include: increased responsibilities at work, working longer hours, increased responsibilities at home, having children, among others.
A good work-life balance, said Chris Chancey, career expert and CEO of Amplio Recruiting, has numerous positive effects, including less stress, a lower risk of burnout and a greater sense of well-being. This not only benefits employees but employers, too.
When creating a schedule that works for you, think about the best way to achieve balance at work and in your personal life.
Here are eight ways to create a better work-life balance:
1. Accept that there is no 'perfect' work-life balance.
2. Find a job that you love.
3. Prioritize your health.
4. Don't be afraid to unplug.
5. Take a vacation.
6. Make time for yourself and your loved ones.
7. Set boundaries and work hours.
8. Set goals and priorities (and stick to them).
“Work-life balance will mean different things to different people because, after all, we all have different life commitments”, said Chancey. “In our always-on world, balance is a very personal thing, and only you can decide the lifestyle that suits you best”.
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