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Step Away from the Blackberry... and Other Tips for Work-Life Balance
Written by: Liz BywaterArticle Overview: The fact is, it can be very difficult to step away from work for the weekend – or even for the evening – and simply enjoy life. For many people, it feels nearly impossible. Yet without adequate attention to relaxation and rejuvenation, you are on the fast track to burnout. And you simply can’t be successful if you’re burnt. Here are some techniques to help you de-stress, revitalize, and meet with success at work - and in life.
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Step Away from the Blackberry... and Other Tips for Work-Life Balance
It's
Monday morning and I feel great. Yes, you read that correctly. It's Monday
morning. And I feel great.
I
attribute this morning's energy and enthusiasm to the terrific weekend I just
enjoyed. The weather was picture perfect, I got to hang out with my husband and
kids, and I took a couple of invigorating rides on my new bike. Very nice.
This
may not sound like a big deal but rest assured, striking a healthy work-life
balance, de-stressing and reinvigorating yourself are simply essential for
having a successful career - and a rewarding life.
The
challenge here is that it can be very difficult to step away from work for the
weekend – or even for the evening – and simply enjoy yourself. For many people,
it feels nearly impossible. Yet without adequate attention to relaxation and
rejuvenation, you are on the fast track to burnout. And you simply can’t be
successful if you’re burnt.
Here’s
what I advise my clients to do at the end of each workday. If you’re not doing
these things, why not give them a try? You’ve got nothing to lose (except,
perhaps, for some serious stress and fatigue).
Put
down the Blackberry. When
you’re done working for the day, shut down your computer, turn off the
Blackberry, and mentally “punch out” of the office – even if that office is in
your own home. Remember, you’re entitled to have a life. No one’s going to give
you permission to stop working. You’ve got to grant it to yourself.
Eat
dinner! Don’t
simply wolf down a Power Bar and a Diet Coke in front of the computer or during
your evening commute. Go home, sit down – ideally with family or friends – and
enjoy some good eats at a relaxed pace.
Honor
your social commitments. The important relationships in your life will suffer if people can’t
count on you. So don’t bail on friends or family in order to finish a work
project – unless it is absolutely urgent and the exception to the rule.
Get
some exercise.
Whether you like to walk, run, lift weights, or play a little ball, exercise is
vital for a healthy body and your overall well-being. Bonus: it will help you
feel less stressed, better focused and more productive when you do get back to
work!
The point
is simple. Take care of yourself, manage your stress, and create a healthy
work-life balance. These are the ticket to a successful career - and a
fantastic quality of life.
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