Do you take enough time to yourself outside of working and handling the day to day tasks of life? Many people struggle to achieve a healthy work-life balance. This leads to many health problems and other issues that will negatively affect you. So what can be done to help achieve a good balance?

 

Balance is Needed for Success

With the workforce changing as new generations take over, employers are looking to offer more balance within new jobs. According to an infographic from Family Living Today, 66% of full-time employees in the US don’t believe they have work/life balance! The US ranked 30th out of 38 countries used in this comparison document. The effect that comes from the lack of balance appears in a magnitude of ways.

Not managing your stress and responsibilities properly can lead to several negative long term and short term consequences. This includes less time for family and friends, less space for you to be creative and make time for your hobbies, and amidst all of that also experiencing poor morale & productivity. These negative aspects can manifest itself into high turnover rates and burnout or fatigue. There is also an effect on health as those working more than 55 hours per week are at a higher risk of coronary heart disease and stroke!

Disconnect and Reconnect

To find your balance, you should first disconnect from your work world and reconnect with your internal self!

  • Unplug- turn off your phone and stop checking updates
  • Exercise with consistency
  • Focus on the important aspects of your personal life
  • Delegate and outsource to help you achieve balance 
  • Practice mindfulness at work to help you stay focused

Keep Busy!

Here at IntelliSource for example, our people have a magnitude of activities to keep their own balance between work and personal life:

  • Take photos and videos to create something fun
  • Go on trips and visit new, wonderful destinations 
  • Grab a bike or scooter and ride through nature
  • Try a new hobby or learn a new skill!

 

Try finding what activities resonate with you and explore new hobbies to help you keep the balance within your personal and professional lives.