3 Tips For A Good Work-Life Balance

The work-life balance is something that we will all have heard of, but that we might not all find easy to achieve. It’s the idea that we should be able to combine our work and home lives successfully, not spending too much time in the office or staring at a computer screen, but making sure that we are able to have some downtime as well, in whatever what that makes us happiest. It may feel impossible, especially when you run your own business or you’re working hard to pay the bills, but it can be done; here are some tips on how to achieve it.

Make Time For Fun

All too often, life can be focused solely on work, and when there is any time left over you might spend it doing all the things that got pushed to one side but that are important – housework, visiting family, paying bills, and much more besides. Making time for fun, however, is massively important. You can start a new hobby such as painting or running. Perhaps join an exercise class or go for walks in the woods. Play online at Unibet, read a book, paint a picture, or try your hand at knitting.

These things don’t have to take long, certainly not many hours out of your day (which is especially important when you are already pushed for time), and just a few minutes here and there can be enough to remind you that work isn’t everything. Your mind will be re-set, and your focus will be much better with less screen time.

See Your Friends

If you find that you are often having to make excuses for not meeting up with your friends because you have a project to work on or a deadline to complete, your work life balance is not working in your favor. Although projects and deadlines are important, you also need to make the time to see the people who are important in your life, and when you are seeing them, make sure you’re not checking your emails or thinking about work. This is your chance to think about other things and calm yourself, enjoying your time away from the office.

As The Chopra Center points out, it’s important to be present with your friends and family. Not only will this help you, but it will make them happier too.

Exercise More

Exercising may not sound like a lot of fun, but it’s something we all need to do on a regular basis to ensure that we are fit and healthy and live for longer if at all possible, as stated by  Live Science. Working too much can have a direct impact on our health, causing stress, heart problems, ulcers, and more. Exercise is a way to counteract these issues.

Try to fit in some exercise at least three times a week, and gradually bring them up to every day if you can. The more you do, the more you’ll see how much good it is doing, and it will be easier to make the time to do it. Or incorporate your exercising into your workday; go for a brisk walk at lunchtime rather than sitting at your desk, or always take the stairs and not the elevator. Plus, when you’re exercising you will be focused on the task at hand and not thinking about work for a change.

About April Heavens- Woodcock

Author: April Heavens–Woodcock , is the Chief Buzz Officer Touching Clients a Digital Marketing Firm that specializes in strategic online marketing development for businesses. She is passionate about helping businesses grow their bottom line with effective tools. She speaks regularly on social media, email marketing, and marketing around the East Coast.