You're struggling to balance work and life. What are the most important things to keep in mind?

If I find my work/life balance is tilted in a harmful direction, I reflect on my level of secondary trauma (what have my cases been like recently & how am I coping) and additional work requirements (burn-out, overwhelm, resentment). Then I begin to address my wellness- nutrition, sleep patterns, exercise, relationships. Once I've taken a moment to reflect and recognize my current status, then I make an action plan to restabilize my priorities. I come first, my work comes second. Follow through on the action plan and reset.

Struggling with a work-life balance, I think, is something that we will all come across in some capacity. I believe in the normalization of it. That way, we can expect it and therefore plan for it. Most importantly, that normalization can offer us some grace. If it's a shared experience, it doesn't hold as much stigma or shame. I believe within that grace we can neutralize those thoughts that creep in that say: "we're not good enough" or "not doing enough" or worse: "I'll never be able to...". These thoughts reinforce ways to regulate and that can be [mal]adaptive. With that grace and exploration of those thoughts, we can use MI to provide curiosity rather than judgment or affirmation rather than self-criticism.

When juggling work and life, prioritize self-care, set boundaries, and focus on what truly matters. Find harmony by delegating tasks, embracing flexibility, and being present in the moment. Remember, your well-being is paramount. I love the idea of Motivational Interviewing is a great self-discovery tool. We constantly talk about empathetic listening, reflective questioning, and guiding others. How about having a chat with your inner self? Rethinking what you really want. Imagining the possibilities and making an effort to drive your passion.

Communication is key. I've been more open with my colleagues about timelines, expectations, and concerns. It helps manage expectations on both fronts. I have also found that setting more realistic (but ambitious) goals for myself keeps me sane. It's not about doing everything; it's about doing the right things well. Quality over quantity!

1. Set boundaries: Establish clear boundaries between work and personal life. Define specific work hours and make time for activities that are important to you outside of work. 2. Prioritize self-care: Take care of your physical, mental & emotional well-being. Make time for exercise, relaxation, hobbies & activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. 3. Delegate & ask for help: Seek support from colleagues, friends, or family members to lighten your workload & reduce stress. 4. Time management: Use effective time management techs to prioritize tasks, set realistic goals & avoid procrastination. 5. Communication: Communicate openly with your employer, colleagues & loved ones about your commitments & boundaries. 6. Flexibility 7. Mindfulness

Motivational interviewing (MI) can be a powerful tool to help you achieve a better work-life balance. Here's how it works: 📌Self-discovery: MI uses open ended questions to get you thinking about what are the upsides/downsides of your current balance? 📌Finding Your Why: Once you understand your current reality, MI helps you explore what an ideal work-life balance would look like for you. 📌Planning/Overcoming Obstacles: MI helps you brainstorm strategies to achieve your desired balance. 📌Celebrating Success: MI focuses on celebrating small wins and building your confidence to keep moving forward. Once focused and constantly work on it, work+ life balance to amazing ~ Dr Mukesh

In my experience, the person that I can count on the most to put me first is ME therefore it is my responsibility to achieve work-life balance. MI is an effective way to reflect on my experiences and current situation to align my work-life balance goals with my values and priorities.

A job can replace you in the twinkling of a eye. Your job is not who you are. Take vacations ,go to the doctor and leave your job at work.Self care is j u st as important as working to provide.

La entrevista motivacional en el trabajo podría ayudarte a clarificar cuales son tus habilidades, (blandas y duras) fortalezas y debilidades, de está manera podrías evitar el burnout y la frustración. TU vida en el trabajo puede influir de manera directa o indirecta en tu vida personal, generando cambios positivos o negativos que te pueden afectar a ti y a los que te rodean, por lo tanto la entrevista motivacional bien aplicada es una excelente herramienta, tanto para el empleador como para el trabajador

One of the ways that I manage my time and my aspirations is by asking myself some open questions about what I want from my life right now? I write the answers down in my journal. This allows me to keep my thoughts relevant and allow me to consider how to manage any emotions that are unhelpful. An example fo questions that I ask are: If I could change one thing about my day what would it be? What would change? How would I make this happen? Who could I ask for help? When can I take this forward? I then draw a picture or write some prose on how I would feel if I took this action and what would I look like? I ask myself how confident I would be in my work and home life? Is there anything else that I would like to change? I journal again.

It's one thing to have the insight that we need to change and quite another thing to go about taking action. If your confidence level is holding you back, ask yourself "What would I do if I could not fail?" That will help guide you toward what you want rather than away from it. Then start thinking about all the reasons why you can succeed. Instead of dwelling on the negatives and why you can't do something, start focusing on why you think you CAN take action. Improve your confidence by noticing any small steps you take. Ask yourself CAT questions. How am I *C*ommitted? How am I read to take *A*ction? How am I already *T*aking steps? C = Commitment: "I will... " A = Activation: "I am ready to..." T = Taking Steps: "I am doing..."

Algunas de las preguntas que podrían hacerte serían Cerradas ¿Antes de postular, sabias algo de nuestra empresa? ¿Puedes mencionarme que es exactamente lo te llama la atención de este cargo? ¿prefieres trabajar solo o en equipo? Abiertas ¿Qué te gustaría contarnos acerca de ti? ¿Qué podrías contarnos acerca de tu ultima experiencia laboral?

There are 168 hours in a week… How am I managing my time? How many hours do I work? Commute? Do things for others? Sleep? Exercise? Prepare meals? (Insert other required activities)? How much time is left over? That time can be used for self-care! How do I feel about my work life balance? If it’s skewed, then: What are my priorities right now? What do I have to do, what can I delegate, what can be delayed? How can I incorporate self-care into my daily routine? Who can I share my plans with to help hold me accountable?

One small thing that I’ve learned to do is to re-wire my brain to life-work balance instead of work-life balance as your life should be the fore front before your work consumes the way you live. This mentally puts me in the space to make sure that I pull from the coping strategies that I’ve been equipped with to recenter myself due to what I may be experiencing in that moment.

Typically, I have come to find challenges with work-life balance is when the individual perceives there is more to be done and not enough time, or the work can be better. This keeps people at work longer than their 8 hour work day. In those moments it is important to recognize impact of the work as we can be our worst critic. Reflect on what would the job do if I were no longer of agency here? Evaluate and Summarize the cost/benefits analysis of increasing personal time on your productivity in congruence with your pain points to implement small time changes.

Durante la entrevista motivacional es importante la escucha activa, esto significa que cada cierto rato el entrevistador irá resumiendo lo que va recogiendo del entrevistado para corroborar que la información es correcta, y también pedirá más información sobre aquellos puntos que le llamen la atención, habrá momentos donde las preguntas serán abiertas para que el entrevistado se explaye y en otros momentos las preguntas serán cerradas para aclarar puntos.

Regular practice of motivational interviewing skills is essential for effectively balancing work and personal life. Moreover, practice cultivates confidence in using these techniques, leading to more meaningful interactions and better outcomes in both professional and personal spheres. Additionally, acknowledging and rewarding oneself for each practice session can reinforce this habit. Celebrating small victories triggers a dopamine boost in the brain, making it more likely to sustain the behavior over time. Remember, consistent practice, coupled with self-recognition, is key to mastering motivational interviewing and achieving a harmonious work-life balance.

One thing in I have found particularly usefulI in the use of MI personally is the acronym DARN. Do I have the desire to change self-care do I have the ability, do I have reason and need. Answering yes to all these I can then reflect what to change. Being able to reassess regularly the balance of work,exercise, rest and social interaction is integral to health and well-being.

Another way to look at this might be trying to remove limiting words from the vocabulary. When a person takes away words like always, never, must, etc. it creates a new dialogue and mindset that encourages the thought process behind MI. When there isn’t a limit on the thoughts or the solutions it allows space for how could the task be accomplished and acknowledging a good choice or examining a choice that wasn’t as successful in a more positive frame.

Everything begins with mindfulness and the acknowledgment that we must continue to engage in self-assessment. I find that scheduling time to reflect on life and all of the juggling one must do is to extremely important. This might look like 15 minutes a few times a week or blocking off more time less often. Regardless, failing to plan time to assess ourselves keeps us moving at light speed until we inevitably crash. Make.the.time! You are worth it!

La capacité de concilier ces deux aspects de la vie est essentielle pour maintenir sa santé mentale, son bien-être et sa satisfaction globale. 1. Établir des limites claires : Il est crucial de définir des limites. 2. Prioriser votre bien-être : Prenez soin de vous en priorisant votre bien-être physique, mental et émotionnel. 3. Organiser efficacement votre temps : Utilisez des outils de gestion du temps. 4. Cultiver des relations solides : Négliger vos relations personnelles en raison de vos obligations professionnelles peut entraîner un sentiment de solitude et d'isolement. 5. Apprendre à déléguer : Si vous avez du mal à tout faire par vous-même, apprenez à déléguer certaines tâches au travail ou à la maison.