Episode 6: The Balancing Act: A Blueprint for Work-Life Balance
Intro:
Welcome to the 6th episode of the Mom2Mom Leadership Podcast. Todayā€™s episode is all about work-life balance. We understand that the term work-life balance is controversial, but we want to explore the balance that you achieve when you feel at peace with your home life and your professional life. It's different for every single person, and there is no perfect solution for all, but you can follow these strategies to find your own perfect balance.
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Statistics:
According to a study presented by Team Stage:
- 66% of full-time employees in America do not have a work-life balance.
- 60% of employees blame their bosses for work-life imbalance.
- Spending more than 55 hours a week at work increases the risk of anxiety and depression.
- Women still bear a heavier load than men when it comes to work-life balance, according to Paws Research.
Importance of Work-life Balance:
- Essential for physical and mental well-being.
- Reduces stress, burnout, and improves job and life satisfaction.
- Increases productivity.
- Leads to better relationships with family and friends, and overall happiness.
Challenges of Work-Life Balance:
- Struggling to balance living to work or working to live.
- Long hours and demanding workload.
- Constantly connected to work.
- Personal and professional expectations.
- Desire to climb the ladder and earn more money.
Consequences of Poor Work-Life Balance:
- Increased stress levels and burnout.
- Poor physical and mental health.
- Reduced job satisfaction.
- Strained relationships with family and friends.
- Negative impact on work-life integration.
Strategies to Achieve Better Work-Life Balance:
1. Prioritize your workload and set boundaries.
2. Practice delegation using the 4Ds of Productivity: Do, Defer, Delegate, or Delete.
3. Take regular breaks and set a 30-minute timer.
4. Schedule time for yourself and practice stress management techniques.
5. Set clear expectations for yourself and others at work and home.
6. Use technology to your advantage with apps like Asana, Headspace, and FocusMe.
Asana: https://asana.com/
Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/
FocusMe: https://focusme.com/
Conclusion:
As Gary Keller once said, "Work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls - family, health, friends, integrity are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered." Thank you for joining us! Be intentional and create the work-life balance you deserve.
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