Create some work/life balance to maximize your quality of life.
Of late it seems as though the term ‘work/life balance’ has been used loosely and somewhat to excess. Everyone is talking about it… the question is what are you actively doing to achieve it, and how many of you are successfully living a balanced healthy life full of energy and a zest for living?
It’s really important not to compare yourself to others, the trick is be honest with YOU and to create a life that runs at the perfect pace for your ideal lifestyle. It is very hard to create life balance when you are not sure of what you are striving for. What are the most important areas of your life that are in need of attention – family, social life, community, study, personal development, finances, health, other interests?
Building self-awareness is the first step to making life-balancing choices. It starts with your needs and values for personal success. If you take a moment to step outside the overwhelm of our fast paced lifestyle you will most likely see that there is room for improvement. How important is the need for change, for balance, for more energy, for laughter, for quality time with special people, for more productive working strategies? How long can you keep going the way you are?
Here are some tips to get you started:
1. Look at your week and write down absolutely everything you do with your time – at work, home, social, phone calls, TV, internet, procrastinating, etc.
2. What do you absolutely need in your life to be your best? Eg. Calmness, consistency, commitment, clarity, affection, to achieve, etc.
3. What are your core values, and how do you honour these values? Eg. Connection, health, adventure, spirituality, knowledge, passion, ethics, integrity, awareness, family, humour, etc.
4. Stop long enough to really think and write down what ‘balance’ looks like to you.
5. Look back over the week and identify where you are wasting time, the areas that are not enhancing your life nor adding real value? Be honest!
6. Use your needs and values as a reference point for your decision-making.
7. Start with a vision and then break it down into small doable steps. Just add or delete something new each week… schedule it into the diary otherwise change is unlikely.
8. Prioritise, learn to say ‘NO’, create boundaries, get organized!
9. Stop thinking and talking about it and make it happen!
10. If overwhelmed and stuck and wanting to make changes sooner rather than later then I advise seeking some professional support – find a personal coach or mentor to assist you on your path.
Self-awareness + priorities + active self-care = progressive life balance
As a Personal Coach I am very passionate about conscious living – if you are not sure why you do what you do, and what is and is not working for you, then how on earth can you be in tune, balanced and connected with you and the people around you?
There is no foolproof way to have life balance 24/7 – however if you have life balance in place most of the time you’re on the right path of living with integrity, self-honour, more joy and increased energy.
The happiest people are those that have their careers in balance with all of the other areas of their life!
Take the step to get it together! Create your ideal reality!
Written by Nadine Piat-Niski of Calibrate Coaching
Nadine is a Personal Coach specialising in Life Balance & Wellness. Available for one-on-one coaching at two locations – Sowelu, Paddington and Revive, Brisbane City. Alternatively telephone coaching available worldwide. Please contact Nadine for a free/no obligation consultation.
M: 0408 50 11 60 W: www.calibratecoaching.com
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