![]() Now, do the same thing for your home life. If you can’t think of one, move on to the next. On that same list, write down a solution or way to address each issue. Make a list of three things that frustrate you about work. If you think about it, the idea that we give so much added attention to issues that irritate us without actually doing anything to address the problem is completely vexing. So good that we spend most of our time identifying what we don’t like and very little time doing anything about it. List and Take Action. We are good at complaining. Once it’s on your calendar it has a much greater chance of actually getting done.Ĥ. ![]() If something is a priority, schedule the time. As importantly, you should take the same approach to the things that are important to you as well. If there is something that you need to do for others, you make the time. You want to teach your kid to throw a baseball? Schedule the time. You don’t eat healthy because you don’t have time to cook? Schedule the time. People don’t exercise because they say they don’t have time. ![]() But we often fail to schedule the things that keep us healthy and happy. Prioritize Your Time. We schedule doctor’s appointments, meeting with clients, and even haircuts. This is all about releasing tension and setting your intention and can have a profound and amazing positive impact.ģ. This is cathartic, bonding, and allows you both to decompress. If you are part of a family unit, time is often not a luxury, but communication is key. If you are alone, take 10–15 minutes to reflect on your day and then move on to your hone-life routine. When you get home, take a few minutes to change your clothes and collect your thoughts. And this is precisely why we need to make a point of sharing and transitioning when emotions are frayed. When we are exhausted or stressed, it is often hard to sympathize or empathize with others. But they are not mutually exclusive and you can’t be expected to turn either one completely off. Share and Transition. Work can be stressful. ![]() This will send you off to work in a more positive state of mind.Ģ. Put the list on your nightstand and remind yourself every day before work what these things are. Write down five things you appreciate about your job. And you get paid for doing it! Granted, not every day and every job is the rosiest, but that is your first challenge. You get to engage with people, build relationships, be creative, affect others in a positive way, and challenge yourself to be the best you can be. You don’t have to go to work you get to go to work. Embrace Work with Gratitude. We see work as an obligation and an end to justify the means. On the upside, there a few simple steps you can take to obtain and sustain greater work-life balance.ġ. We end up working the majority of our days, weeks, and years on earth in order to afford a little time here and there to enjoy ourselves. And because we associate work with obligation, it has earned a rather negative connotation in our minds. We need to work to pay the bills, feed and clothe our family, put gas in our car, and purchase the many other essentials to keep our lives running smoothly. ![]()
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