It is one of the hardest balancing acts that we do. We try to give our time to having a good work life balance. That sense of having a career that we enjoy and we find fulfilling and pays us adequately. We need to fund the other part of the balance that part of us which is about a fulfilling life.
Both sides of the balance will vary greatly. Your particualr slice of heaven may be playing sports or spending time with friends or family. Often though you find that your free time is spent doing the groceries or watching just one more TV program after lunch.
Its clear that if we are going to be effective in enjoying our free time then we need to set aside time as we would for a work project. We need to plan ahead and let others in on your plan. Its no good scheduling time to take your kids swimming to find that they have a party that day
In the family its worthwhile saying how much you value others time and company and the times that you enjoy being given the space and time to enjoy your hobbies.
There are some tips that you can use to share out the work and make the whole process run more smoothly.
- Talk to each other agree your plans ahead of time
- Make sure that everyone gets a crack at the whip
- Let go and let other people take responsibility for some plans
- Never underestimate the power of spontaneity and whim
Having that good healthy work life balance is all part of good emotional health and looking after yourself and your family after all what do you work for?