With National Work Life Week coming up here are some quick tips for how to improve your work-life balance.

1. Set clear boundaries between work and personal time. This can be especially difficult if we’re wokring from home.

   • Don’t just turn off your laptop and work mobile, put them away and out of sight.

   • Try implementing a virtual commute at the end of your day. Take 30 minutes to yourself to read, listen to a pod cast or try some mindfulness. Anything that helps you move from work mode to me time mode.

2. Prioritise tasks and delegate when possible.

   • The Eisenhower Matrix is an excellent tool to help you do this and it’s quick and easy to apply.  

   • A helpful question to ask yourself is “Does this need to be done…now…by me?”

3. Schedule regular breaks to recharge during work hours.

   • You don’t need long to recharge, just 5 to 10 minutes will be a great help. Try to get away from your desk. Outside if you can. At the very least stand up and move a bit.

   • Block the time out in your calendar as if it's a meeting - you'll be more likely to stick to it and less likely to be interrupted!

4. Learn to say no to unnecessary commitments.

   • Learning to say no is tough. For some support on this, take a look at this article on Using Emotional Intelligence to Help you Say No and this technique.

5. Incorporate exercise and hobbies into your routine.

   • We all know that it’s healthy to spend time on hobbies and exercise, but knowing and doing are two different things! Especially when we’re already juggling a lot of responsibilities. So start small, where could you find just 15 minutes in your day? Or could you combine a bit of exercise or hobby time in your break or during your virtual commute?

   • Our YTW Team Personal Trainer Heather Husmer has some fantastic tips on how to incorporate short exercise “snacks” into your day.

Achieving a healthy work-life balance isn’t always easy but by staying aware of our values and making regular small adjustments we can create a balance that works for us.

If you’d like to find out more about how we can help you or your teams find the balance get in touch. We look forward to speaking to you.