WORK LIFE BALANCE

Scene:

Alarm...Rise... Rush...coffee and a quick bite...Battling with a traffic jam...work like a machine. maybe just sitting on the desk the whole day, clicking the mouse...battle with the traffic jam...more chores...conclude the night flicking the television .maybe watching something which may not even interest  ...exhausted and sleep. Does it sound familiar? IS THIS WHAT YOU CALL LIVING?

FACTS:

1. Accomplishment at work gives you material wealth and recognition.

2. Neglect of self can lead to lifestyle diseases.

3. Productivity and creativity are possible if one is physically and mentally healthy.

4. Emotional nourishment comes from meaningful personal relationships. We all need     love and appreciation regardless of degrees or nationalities. If you do not invest time and attention to relationships, you will have none when you need them.

5. If we cannot take responsibility of our lives no one will. Find ways not excuses, it  is your LIFE.

INTROSPECTION:

1. Do you take care of your health....Exercise, eat healthy and sleep well.

2. How is your family front?

3. Have you cultivated friends who can stand with you at the time you require support?

4. Have you ever sat and thought that what is it that you want in life?

5. Is your life what you want it to be?

6. Are you happy with the present state of affairs?

7. If not.........................

    what is it that you should start doing?

    what is it that you should stop doing?

    what are the things which I need to reduce?

    what are things that I need to do more frequently?

8. Are you really serious to strike a balance?

9. Are you ready to bring about the changes however big to strike a balance in your life?

ACTION:

THE COMMANDMENTS FOR WORKLIFE BALANCE:

1. THE FIRST WEALTH IS HEALTH.

  Body and mind are interdependent. Invest in yourself. Take out time for yourself, pursue   your personal interest,seek some solitude each day.This is a non negotiable Rule.

2. WORK TOWARDS BUILDING ENRICHING RELATIONSHIPS.

3. KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING.

  Be aware of your goals and clear in your priorities. Keep a journal if it helps and keep   updating it regularly

4. SAY NO TO ALL THAT IS UNIMPORTANT.

   You cannot do everything. Practice delegation at work and at home. Let others contribute.

5. TIME NEVER COMES BACK.....do not waste it.

  Move away from people and activities that add no value to your life. Recognize distractions, passive activities like watching television aimlessly or spending excess time on the net and eliminate them for activities that contribute to the quality of your life.

6. TAKE OUT TIME FOR FUN

    Schedule activities that you enjoy doing with family and friends.

7. DISCIPLINE YOUR THOUGHTS

    Thoughts...Attitude..Choices..Actions..Life. Meditate.

Work life balance for each person is different and also varies at different stages and age in life. An individual starting his career will have a different set of priorities than a person who has retired. A married person with children will have to make different choices for the right balance than a person who is single .Our priorities play a dominant role in striking our work life balance .The demands of your work have to be met along with a healthy self, a fulfilling family life and friends.

For a balanced approach success and achievement has to be viewed in respect to self, work, family and society .Your physical and mental health, your development and your personal relationships jeopardised when the balance is not right. It is important to be clearly aware of what you are losing and whether the gains are worth all that loss.