The top 5 work/life balance myths
1. If I just had more hours in the day, then I’d have enough time for home and work.
No need to have more hours in the day-You need to become more
efficient. Idling leads to boredom. Boredom leads to procrastination.
Too much time is wasted on the non-urgent and unimportant. Prioritize
what is truly urgent and important that needs attention within the day.
2. I’ll get involved in non-work activities to provide more personal balance.
Not if it’s something you don’t enjoy! Identify your hobbies and
activities that give you physical and mental energy. The last thing you
need is something you dread to do in your personal life.
3. I promised myself and others that I’d leave work by 5pm daily.
Really? What happens on the days you actually finish your day before
quitting time? It is possible if you are prioritizing and organizing
your days well. Reward yourself (if you can) by leaving early on
certain days.
4. I need to make more time for my loved ones.
Telling yourself you need to make time is putting more pressure on
yourself, which renders you ineffective at work and home. Make weekly
efforts to do something new with your family. Making small strides will
provide the confidence as you move closer to your own work/life balance.
5. If I take time off, the team will see me as not pulling my weight.
It may be time to evaluate what you really need and want out of your
current position. Does your job bring you great fulfillment and energy?
Are others’ expectations of you real or perceived? Work to live, not
live to work.
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