ACHIEVING WORK-LIFE BALANCE

ACHIEVING WORK-LIFE BALANCE

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We know balance when we see it AND when

we don’t see it?

Elements of Balance

Questions to Ask Regarding Current Changes

• What are you most concerned about, regarding these changes?

• What do you want to know? • What are you hearing from others? How do they feel

about these changes? • What’s going to be the hardest part of these changes

for us?

• What are some Physical stressors? • What are some Family stressors? • What are some Work stressors?• What are some Social stressors? • What are some Environmental

stressors?

Our Response to Change Can Be A Main Cause of Stress

Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale (100 – 1)

Life Events & Life Change Units

•Death of a Spouse 100 •Divorce 73•Dismissal from Work 47•Trouble with In-Laws 29•Change in Working Hrs. 20•Vacation 13

Your Stress Symptoms Sleep Problems Appetite Problems Irritability, Moodiness Loss of Concentration Tired, Lethargic Muscle Tension, Headaches

Stress

Work is the main source of stress for most Americans. Stress’ connection to obesity for workers in sedentary jobs is more significant than diet, according to research published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The effects stress on heart health can be deadly.

Signs of Stress:

Overemotional: People under stress can find it difficult to control their emotions.

Lethargy: The physiological impact of stress can cause lethargy.Restlessness: Stress can make it difficult to focus, causing hyperactivity and

restlessness. Anxiety: Prolonged stress can cause anxiety disorders.

Effects of Stress on Our BodiesSkeletal Muscular System

(muscles, back, neck)

Digestive System(stomach, intestines)

Respiratory System(lungs, sinuses)

Cardiovascular System(heart, circulation)

Immune System(glands, white blood cells)

Reasons Why People Resist Change

1. Preference for familiar2. Fear of the unknown: Risk3. All-or-Nothing thinking4. Impatience for a quick fix5. Rigid models of self6. Lack of initiative and

passivity

Change is a Process NOT an Event.

Elements of Balance

(Change)HOME + CAREER + LEISURE

ATTITUDE + COMMUNICATION

(Transition)

Balance =

Change vs. Transition

Change is…•The external event or situation that happens to us.

•Transition is…•The psychological process that we go through in order to adjust to changes in our lives.

THE ONLY THING CONSTANT IN LIFE IS CHANGE

Four Common Change Personalities

1. Supporters/AdoptersEmbrace the change and move quickly to implement it.

2. WorriersUneasy and uncertain about the change.

3. Resisters Don't actively protest, they do not want to change.

4. Militants Actively work to prevent the change.

Marie G. McIntyre

3 Keys to Managing Stress

1. Understand the Causes of Stress.

2. Take Control of Your Stressors.

3. Create Balance in Your Life.

Take Time for Fun

Family time Time alone Recreation Communicating Building Relationships

Three Questions to Find Balance

1. Where are you currently?2. Where do you want to be?3. How can you get there?

1. Where are you currently?

•Which work/family conflicts are the most difficult for you to manage?

•What are your greatest barriers to achieving balance?

2. Where do you want to be?

What would your ideal day look like?

can you get there?

#3.

Choose Your Time Wisely

Balance Wheel Exercise Rate Satisfaction

From 1 to 10

Financial

Health

Friends and Family

CareerPhysical Environment

Fun and Recreation

Personal Growth

Significant OtherRomance

I I I I I I I I I I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

De-Clutter Your Life

Physical EnvironmentMental LifeEmotional Life

• How Do You Want To Be Remembered? • What Is Most Important To you? • What Is your ONE Brave Decision You Need

To Make Today?

www.bestyearever.me/whatmatters/spendyourdays

You can achieve work-life balance#1: Get crystal clear on your priorities.#2: Schedule time for the things that matter most.#3: Establish what is non-negotiable.#4: Focus alignment between your priorities and

your practice.#5: Accept the fact that there will always be

tension.

By Saying Yes – I’m Saying No

Be Aware of Burnout• Most people know that overworked employees eventually

burnout. Burnout is the physical and psychological response to long-term stress.

• Loss of interest: Burned-out employees cannot make themselves care about their work, which is the source of their stress.

• Lack of emotion: Emotional responses are abnormal when someone is burned-out.

• Loss of motivation: Former motivators no longer are effective.• Possible depression: Burnout is closely linked to depression.

B alance is something you can achieve

A llow others to share the load L et go of unrealistic expectations A ct upon your goals and

priorities N o is a word you can learn to say

C ommunicate to strengthen

relationshipsE xpect and plan for the

unexpected

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