As you try to juggle so many roles each day, with work, family and other social responsibilities, it often gets difficult to find the perfect work-life balance. Manage all your roles on a daily basis, chances are, you feel drained out by the end of the day, both physically and mentally.
Worry not, because we’re going to share with you 7 simple yet very effective steps that can help you strike the perfect balance and yet be brimming with energy.
1. Wake Up Early For A Healthy Start
Instead of waking up at your regular time, try and set your alarm to an hour before your regular time. While you’ll feel a little groggy the first few days, you’ll get an hour’s worth of extra time to get your day pre-planned and pack in more work, even before you are fully awake. By the time you’re ready for the day, you’ll already be happy and positive about the way you scheduled the day ahead.
2. Take Frequent Mini Breaks
Of course, it is not possible to get away from work all the time, especially as work takes up most of your time. Even while you’re not at your workplace, it is possible that you’re thinking or stressing about something or the other related to work. It is important to distance yourself from any work-related thoughts every once in a while. Plan your work in such a way that you can take the occasional weekend trips away, or maybe sometimes even during the week.
3. Unplug From The Virtual World
Electronic devices and mobile phones have become an inseparable part of our lives, but using them all the time can also be quite irritating, not to mention bad for the health too. Try to switch off once in a while and instead, spend time with your family and loved ones. Get off from the screen and head out to the natural world. Not only will you bond as a family but you’ll also benefit from the fresh air.
4. Learn To Delegate
Sure you can do it all on your own, but in most cases, it is not really necessary. Once you start to delegate, it will help you scale down your workload and give you enough time to relax and spend with your loved ones. Use the time to enjoy, relax and unwind, so that you can come back with renewed energy.
5. Have One Meal A Day As A Family
Ever heard the saying “The family that eats together stays together»? There’s good reason for it! Eating at least one meal together as a family can make for some great bonding time, create lots of good conversations and make memorable moments that will only improve trust, bonding and communication. As everyone talks about their day, it will help you all come closer and improve the love and trust.
6. Talk About Your Concerns And Future Plans
Speak out your heart to your partner and family. Don’t hide your pain, concerns, sorrows and troubles. In fact, if you do start talking about your emotions and what you are going through, it will help your partner or family reach out to you more, and foster emotional security and bonding. Sharing your thoughts and fears, as well as your happiness, will only make you feel happier and lighter.
7. Sleep And Rest Well
Even though this is the last point in the list, it is one of the most important one. Lack of enough sleep can make you feel tired and irritated, and also make your aggression levels shoot up. Getting enough sleep will make you feel and look fresh and agile, and fill you with enough energy to make your day more productive.
While all these tips may seem too simple to try, they are actually quite effective when you do them on a daily and regular basis. The best part is, they are easy to implement and once you start, the positive changes that you see will make you stick to them. It would be great to know if you’re doing any of these already, so do share your experiences and add your own points in the comments below to tell us what you do to create the work-life balance in your daily life.
