I’m going to be totally honest with you, work life balance is freakin’ hard.
Sometimes I’ve got the balance just right & other times I’m a happy face, treading water!
A few years ago, I’d roll my eyes back as far as I possibly could, when the people around me, told me I needed to slow down..
(What did they know?! They just don’t get it.. That’s easy for them to say.. etc)
I was addicted to the ‘hustle’ & my body paid the price!
Over the years, after burn outs and lots of tears, I finally get it & I am actively working to reduce stress & achieve a better balance.
I now have boundaries around my lifestyle which allow me to do this..
These have been the key changers for me:
- Bemindful in all your work based decisions & decide based on what’s good for you in ALL aspects and not just focused on your ‘success’ & ‘productivity’.
- Set working times & days.
I don’t start any earlier than 8:30am and I don’t work past 8pm. Monday-Friday only. This is a BIG one & something I see with clients a lot. If you’re paid 9-5pm you need to work 9-5 and not ANY longer. Be firm, set a boundary with yourself & honour your health above all.
- Keep personal stress to a minimum.
Of course some things are unavoidable. Keep your circles tight & practice honesty & boundaries in all relationships. If a relationship isn’t healthy, move on.
- Delegate wherever possible.
The best thing I ever did was hire a contractor for my business! Remember, it’s OK to put your hand up and ask for help.
Continuously look for ways to streamline the processes that take up time. Whether that’s automated emails or pre written responses ! Actively seek out ways to create more time for yourself.
Lastly,
“If you do what you love, you’ll feel like you’ve never worked a day in your life.”
Remind yourself that this is BS! 😂
I used to feel guilty about being tired because I had ‘my dream job’.
The 2 CAN & DO CO-EXSIST 🙋🏻♀️
I genuinely think I have the best job in the world. BUT, that doesn’t make it any less testing & tiring!
Take the pressure off & don’t live your life inline with ‘inspirational quotes’..
Set the right pace for you 💜
