How To Achieve Life-Work Balance

November 17, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Career Planning

Life-work balance is a relatively new concept, especially considering that what was highly prized in past years was being very diligent at work; in fact, it used to be that the term “workaholic” held a positive connotation. However, studies done to survey work effectivity among employees find that high quality of work doesn’t depend on how many hours an employee spends at the office, but more on whether an employee enjoys a well-rounded quality of life. A big factor of this is having life-work balance.

Life-work balance simply means finding a healthy balance between career life and personal life. People who have adequate work-life balance are happier, healthier, more productive, more creative, and experience less life stress. These qualities are then translated into better performance at work. Therefore, having life-work balance is a win-win situation for employees and their employers and families as well.

The strategy to having life-work balance begins with realizing that life isn’t just all about work. It is validating your need to be refreshed, have fun, and enjoy your life. What are some of the ways to achieve true life-work balance?

  1. Cultivate a hobby. Remember, your skills aren’t just about the ones you use for your career – your talents in art, music, writing, gardening, etc, are also important talents that …

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