At the end of a long day when you are cuddled up in bed and ready to sleep, it can often hit you what a hectic day it has been. Working a 9 to 5 job, running errands, having a family lunch, attending your friend’s birthday, completing a freelance assignment — it all hits you after a long day, when you dose off the second you close your eyes.
Not having a suitable balance between work and life can cause things to get emotionally hectic and draining. In turn, this will only lead to one thing: burnout. But, what if there were certain tips and tricks that can help you maintain both; a healthy mind and body, and a productive streak at work? We explore some of them here!
1) Set Your Priorities Straight
Do a checklist to help you list everything you need to do in order of importance.
This is an old rule from the books, but a rule that has changed the lives of many people. It is easy to get caught up in your work task after hours and forget to bring back something your mother asked for. In the same way, it can be pretty easy to forget to do an assignment just because you decided to attend a late-night outing with your friends. Because balance is key, it is important to set monthly, weekly, and daily priorities for yourself in order to understand that not everything can be diluted in one day. After all, you are just one single person.
2) Delegate If You Can
Delegating tasks across a team helps get things done faster.
Asking for help is not an easy task for many people, but sometimes it is crucial to delegate to avoid crammed work and burnout. And this applies whether you’re on the job or during your off-time. Delegating and compensating are two important factors; you can delegate a task and compensate the person doing it for you with something else. That way, you will be avoiding doing things at a 50 percent rate and will thus be able to perfect other more important tasks.
3) Don’t Bottle It Up
Talking to a friend can always be a step to feeling better.
When the burnout is there, there is no turning back at the flux of emotions that have been bottled everywhere. To avoid that, especially if you’re trying to strike a balance between numerous things, sharing what’s on your mind is important. Share with other families, parents, and even children, and don’t be shy about asking for advice. Share with your friends who also juggle more than one thing and ask for tips and tricks when it gets too heavy. Seek professionals and life coaches who can motivate you to do better and help you find the perfect balance.
4) Build Rituals and Traditions
Get a planner and get organizing!
Daily life is often unpredictable, and while it is very important to live by every moment and seize the day, it is also very important to establish a fixed ritual for family and friends in order to not miss out on important times. After all, this is not time that can be given back. But beforehand, establish a routine that works well for your work habits and schedule in order to not fall on the track. And be open to changes and opportunities.
5) “Me” Time
Some good smelling soaps, candles and a long bath will get you going
Amidst the chaotic life you live, it is very easy to forget that you need to take care of yourself. Make time for yourself throughout the day, even for half an hour, in order to fully take care of your mind, soul, and body. If you practice self-care at your own pace, you will feel more motivated and urged to want to continue maintaining a good work-life balance. After all, you are doing everything, so a little spa day or a favorite meal will not disrupt the balance! But rather, it will make you feel refreshed, energized, and swayed away from the mental drainage the world around us can cause.
How many of the above tips did you already adopt? Are they working for you?
