For decades, the balance between work and personal lives has faded away. Today, adults are always thinking about work, stressing about the tasks they didn’t complete, and scanning through their inbox before getting an unrestful night’s sleep. Achieving a balance these days seems unrealistic, and many professionals express the feeling that they need to “always be on.”
Here at Davant, we stress the importance of work-life balance and understand that when our team is rested and energized, they are more creative and engaging. Still, this isn’t easy to achieve, which is why we’ve put together some tips and hints that it might be time to find that balance between your work life and your home life.
Three Signs You’re Married to Your Work
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Work Talk Replaces Small Talk
Time spent at home with family is meant to bring you into the present moment. Still, if you have a demanding job, you may find yourself talking about work rather than having meaningful conversations with your kids or partner. When work talk replaces all other subjects, it can put a strain on relationships and can make your family feel as though you’d rather be with your job than with them. However, many families find success when they designate certain hours in the evening for each other before tackling any more work. This window allows you to unplug and enjoy the moment with your loved ones.
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Your Job is Your Hobby
You might be hard-pressed to find a working professional that doesn’t wish they had the time for a hobby. Instead, their work has become that hobby, and they start to feel overwhelmed by all of the work they do during the day and bring home at night. If that sounds like you, then it’s time to re-evaluate the balance between your work life and your home life. Home should be a safe harbor and not just another place you conduct business. Try blocking out a couple of hours every day for yourself and rediscover those small pastimes that made you feel good.
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Personal Time Equates to Email Time
It’s easy to get swept up in the day and forget to check your emails. Then as you’re lying down in bed or are taking some time for yourself, you suddenly find yourself scrolling through your inbox and replying to emails. Personal time is just that: personal. So why are you wasting it on emails that will still be there in the morning? If you struggle with keeping time to yourself and not working, try turning your phone off or put it on Do Not Disturb mode. This action will prevent the temptation you feel to look at new notifications that come flashing across your screen.
Finding Balance at Work
Striking a balance between your work life and your home life will not only benefit you professionally, but it will also help you physically. Being stressed about your work 24/7 can take a real toll on your physical and mental health. Here are some things to try:
- Set manageable daily goals for work tasks and projects.
- Take a 5-minute break when you feel overwhelmed or foggy.
- Be efficient with your time at the office.
- Communicate effectively with your boss or co-workers.
- Ask for flexibility if you’re telecommuting or want to work outside of the office from time to time.
Finding Balance at Home
Finding balance in your work life is essential, but so is finding balance at home. Sometimes, our personal lives can feel just as demanding as our work life, leaving us with more stress and anxiety. Here is how you can strike some balance at home:
- Unplug from your electronics and social media.
- Divide and conquer the household chores and responsibilities.
- Take time for yourself and your physical health.
- Take advantage of your company’s flex days or Employee Assistance Programs.
- Don’t over commit to weekend or after-school activities.
Let Us Help You Balance Your Workload
Finding balance at work might also include outsourcing the design and printing of your marketing materials. If you run a small business, you know that being efficient with time is essential. So, turn to our design team at Davant, and we’ll take the printing off your plate. Whether you’re looking for apparel, signage, or mailings, we’ve got it handled. Call us today at (317) 849-6565 to get started.
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