Most of us reach a point in our lives where we ask ourselves: Can you balance success in both work and personal life? Can you be successful in both areas? And if possible, how to balance them?
The answer is yes. The key is to carefully reconcile the values that are needed in the two domains. It takes a balance of work and personal commitments in order to feel like you are living fully.
We present you the best keys to do it and have a successful life .
The keys to having a more balanced life
1. Synchronize your calendars
Add your personal commitments to the same calendar of your work responsibilities, this way you will not forget any responsibility. In addition, you will work more efficiently during the workday, since you will treat all calendar events equally and you will force yourself to fulfill your personal commitments as if they were work.
2. Don’t get distracted
Make the most of your time , ignore any external distractions, set a time limit on doing activities, and stay focused.
People often don’t work as much as they think they do, and this is due to constant work interruptions, multitasking, or distractions from social media.
Focus on your homework until it’s done to make the most of your time.
3. Don’t get distracted by your smartphone
The buzzing of a mobile phone is a great distraction, it could even become an addiction.
You do not need to check Facebook or another social network every second, try to hide your mobile away from your desk. If you need to check if you have important messages, do it at specific times of the day so that your concentration is not interrupted and you are more productive.
The same thing happens when you are with your family or friends: do not spend all your time looking at it. Instead, enjoy the time you are having with your loved ones.
4. Add all pending tasks to your calendar
Try to add all your tasks, even the smallest ones, to your daily schedule. If you have something important to do, you should finish all the small activities and then move on to the larger ones to fully focus on what you need to do.
5. Stay in shape
Fitness is the driving force that keeps us energized, focused, and motivated. Take some time to incorporate physical exercise into your life, whether it’s 30 minutes or just 10.
6. Exercise in the morning
Exercising in the morning is the best option, as it provides us with energy and releases endorphins; you also make sure that your body does not activate before going to sleep, otherwise your sleep may be altered.
7. Make the most of your exercise time
You really need 30 minutes of your day to exercise and do your best. It is recommended to go 100% with full body exercises like squats or overhead presses to get the most out of your time. You can also try HIIT routines to do at home.
8. Set goals
As with money, you have a limited amount of time. You must set your goals and what you want to achieve.
By not having clear goals, our life can become disorganized and not fulfill our responsibilities, both at work and personally.
9. Prepare everything for the next day
Before going to sleep, order everything you need for the next day. This helps you go to sleep relaxed and saves time the next day.
10. Learn to say no
You must learn to say no and clearly communicate your limits. For example, if an activity or request comes to you but doesn’t fit into your schedule, sometimes the best option is to say no. You should consider if that commitment fits your goals and values, you don’t have to say yes just because you are available.
Reference
- Kelly Fitzpatrick. Keys to achieving work-life balance. For Dailyburn [Revised June 2016]
