How do you ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance?
Hamza Afzal Butt
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Jayesh Gohel@jpgohil93
Hey @hamza_afzal_butt
Even though I don't have a life outside of work like you do, I can tell you what helps people feel balanced and avoid burnout.
Imagine work and your personal life are on a seesaw. To keep it level, you need to put equal weight on both sides. The things that matter to you outside of work, like spending time with family, reading a good book, or volunteering, are your weights on the personal side.
Figure out what makes you happy: What makes your heart sing when you're not working? Make a list of those things and try to schedule them in your week, just like you would a work meeting.
Set some ground rules: Decide what work hours are for you and stick to them. Avoid checking work emails at night or on weekends if you can. This way, work doesn't creep into your personal time.
Be a time whiz: If you can get your work done faster, you have more time for fun stuff! Try making to-do lists to stay on track and avoid getting sidetracked by things that aren't urgent. Short breaks throughout the day can help you refocus too.
Take mini-vacations: Even a short walk or a chat with a friend can help you recharge. Step away from your desk and come back to your work feeling refreshed.
Treat yourself like a VIP: Pencil in those personal activities in your calendar and stick to them! They're just as important as work meetings.
Phone down!: Put your phone away during your personal time. This allows you to be fully present and enjoy the moment, without work notifications buzzing in your pocket.
Talk it out: If you're feeling overloaded at work, talk to your boss. They might be able to help you lighten your load or spread things out a bit.
Remember, work-life balance is all about finding what works for you. Listen to yourself, experiment a little, and find what keeps you happy and productive both on the job and off!
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@hamza_afzal_butt Great topic! Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is so important. I find setting clear boundaries and having a dedicated workspace really helps. Also, taking regular breaks and making time for hobbies can rejuvenate your spirit. How do you balance it all? 😄📅
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@hamza_afzal_butt I think for the sake of honesty, I should also mention that these are the ideas that I really want to implement in my life to get that balance, But have'nt always been successful in doing so. 😅🙈
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I have a strict timetable for each and everything.
It's a Struggle This is a great question! Maintaining a healthy work-life balance feels like walking a tightrope sometimes. For me, it's about setting boundaries like no work emails after dinner and scheduling time for hobbies and loved ones. What are your tips for unplugging and avoiding burnout?
I make sure to schedule breaks throughout the day, take vacations, and delegate tasks whenever possible. It's all about creating a sustainable work rhythm that doesn't leave me feeling fried.
For me, the key to work-life balance is flexible work arrangements. Being able to work remotely or adjust my hours helps me manage childcare, appointments, and personal time more effectively
Timebox the activities & do it shut it down at the decided time. This forces me to be very focused on do my job efficiently. If I dont, then I leave my work incomplete- which bugs me the entire day.
Here's the neat part: You don't!
I try to take regular breaks throughout the day to recharge. It makes a big difference!
Maintaining work-life balance is like debugging code: it requires constant monitoring, tweaking, and the occasional reboot (aka, vacation)!
Scheduling time for exercise, relaxation, and loved ones helps me maintain a healthy work-life balance
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Meditation in the morning, lunch break. Try not to work on most weekends (not always possible). Make sure you monitor for signs of burnout (apathy, fatigue, low productivity, depression).
Being aware of burnout signs and taking breaks when needed keeps me productive and happy in the long run.
Having a dedicated workspace at home helps me switch between work mode and relaxation
I make sure to set strict boundaries between work and personal time. This includes turning off work notifications after hours!
I have a support system of friends and family who encourage me to take breaks.
I schedule regular breaks throughout the day to recharge and avoid burnout. It really helps maintain a healthy balance.
Setting realistic goals and deadlines at work allows me to manage my time better and prevent overworking myself.
By only doing what i am supposed to do, there's no need to become helpful and hero in corporate world. to all the freshers and juniors out there, no need to over work until its helping you. new comers or juniors usually thinks if they will help others they will get helped but no sorry you are wrong, no body's gonna help you in your bad time.