Work-Life Balance
What is Work-Life Balance?
According to a literature review conducted by Thomas Kalith and Paulda Brough, work-life balance is defined as 鈥渁n individual鈥檚 perception that work and non-work activities are compatible and promote growth in accordance with an individual鈥檚 current life priorities鈥�. Essentially, work-life balance is when an individual prioritizes their work and personal life demands in a way which allows for positive growth, enjoyment, and life satisfaction.
鈥淗ow to Make Work-Life Balance Work鈥�
Check out Nigel Marsh鈥檚 TED Talk where he discusses four observations he鈥檚 made about work- life balance. Nigel offers insight on how to find the balance among family time, personal time, and work and provides strategies that may help listeners find the right balance for them.
Achieving Better Work-Life Balance
Achieving work-life balance is not about creating the perfect schedule where you are able to be the most productive and achieve everything on your to-do list. . Rather, it is about prioritizing tasks that you need to or want to complete for the day and being realistic about your ability to complete these tasks. Some days are busier than others, so be sure to check in with yourself to see where you are at.
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