If you find it more difficult than ever to balance the overall demands of your job, your family and your friends, here are some quick tips you can use to improve the balance in your life.
Schedule non-work time. Start adding a date with your spouse or a trip to the park with the kids to your schedule. Treat these times like an appointment with a client. Planning your excursions and protecting this time is the first step making them happen. Your family will appreciate how much you can get done with some added focus.
What can you take off your schedule? Look for places where you are no longer maximizing your time and get rid of the activity or delegate it. If you run a business, consider hiring a sales person to build new business so you can increase your focus on existing clients. Sign up for mail order prescription refills to cut out extra trips to the pharmacy.
Start exercising today. One of the easiest ways to improve your mood and boost energy levels is to get regular exercise. A brisk walk for 20-30 minutes is all most people need to start to see results. Get up 30 minutes early or start to go for a walk around your office building during your lunch hour.
What other tips have worked for you to improve your work/family balance and feel more in control? We’d love to hear from you in the comments!
