Work-Life Balance
- Tekoa
- Jul 8
- 2 min read
Understanding Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance, what is it, what does it entail? We might think that work-life balance refers to the equilibrium between an individual's professional responsibilities and personal life, and that is true if we're looking for a quick answer that leads us down the path of creating ideas to implement change, but it's far from the understanding that requires self-reflection that usually results in drastic changes in one's life.
Finding that "deeper meaning" can be challenging because we're accustomed to the "norms" of societal expectations, whether that's lifestyle, work habits, daily living, etc. The problem with this, is that we can find ourselves in a perpetual downward cycle that leads to frustration, burnout, bad choices, and any other "mental, physical, or behavioral norm" that crosses our daily path & routine. As simple as clichés go, "life is meant to live it" and "love is meant to give it". How have we forgotten the simplicity of life and the excitement it brings? Well, those "norms" are some of the reasons we neglect ourselves, our goals, and our happiness, and self-reflection is vital in rediscovering the joy and freedoms we once held, or the perceived joy and freedoms we hope to obtain. Never-the-less, work-life balance begins with us individually, and can only be affected by the decisions we make to enhance our lives!
The following are common suggestions of the "what & how" that are usually associated with those "norms" I previously mentioned. My hope for you is that you can take this information, enable & allow your creative nature to understand what you need to reflect upon, and how you can implement your own changes to enhance your wellbeing.
Importance of Work-Life Balance
Improves mental health
Enhances productivity
Reduces stress and burnout
Promotes job satisfaction
Strengthens personal relationships
Strategies for Achieving Work-Life Balance
Set Boundaries: Clearly define work hours and personal time.
Prioritize Tasks: Focus on high-impact tasks and delegate when possible.
Practice Time Management: Use tools and techniques to manage your time effectively.
Take Breaks: Regular breaks can improve focus and productivity.
Engage in Hobbies: Make time for activities you enjoy outside of work.
While these are intriguing tidbits to consider, it was a bittersweet revelation when I realized that "work-life balance can only occur if your work is a reflection of who you are as an individual". When I came to that realization, I had an immediate "lifting of burdens", and that self-reflection changed my entire outlook on work itself and reminded me of my initial path in life and the desire to "live it" in a way that returned that peace and serenity I once enjoyed! Hence, the simplicity of my childhood was reimaged, and that explorative youth who searched for answers was reinvigorated with life anew.
May your journey of self-reflection be as enlightening for you as it was for me!
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