FIVE TIPS FOR BETTER WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Do what I say, not what I have done!
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‍1. Examine your situation.
Think about what your most important values are and how you want to spend your time.
Make small changes that will have a big impact overall, such as forcing yourself to have a lunch break several times a week to exercise or chat with a friend.

‍2. Manage other people’s expectations.
Set boundaries by telling colleagues and clients when you will and won’t be working, so they don’t expect you to be available 24/7.
Let your boss know which regular activities in your personal life are non-negotiable – whatever it is that really matters for you.

‍3. Take care of your health.
Ensure you get enough sleep and exercise by including it in your routine.
Make sure to reward yourself for your hard work by treating yourself every now and then.

‍4. Learn to say "no".
If you need to work late constantly just to get by, let your boss know that your workload is unsustainable.
And if you tend to put other’s needs before your own, learn to say "no" occasionally to new projects and extra commitments.

‍5. Plan fun activities for your personal time.
Get organised with family and friends, to ensure your personal time is fulfilling.
Connecting digitally is important to a lot of us right now but try to get some down time away from that as well.
Try and follow a daily routine that includes some time for yourself every week that’s unrelated to your career.

Balance can feel tricky to achieve.
But by trying these Five Tips you can begin to find ways to make work feel less consuming and free up focus for the other parts of your life – even when times are challenging.