Crafting Your Life-Work Balance
The notion of work-life balance has long been a sought-after ideal.
I like to call it life-work balance.
Your colleague, spouse, or CEO may require different needs.
In a world where we often find ourselves juggling numerous responsibilities, it's easy to get caught up in the illusion that achieving work-life balance is as simple as following a one-size-fits-all formula.
But the truth is, there's no ready-made manual for this. What works wonders for one person may not be the perfect fit for another. Finding that elusive life-work balance is an intimate, tailor-made process that calls for thoughtful planning (and it's really helpful to do this with an unbiased source, like a coach ;)
As we witness the rise of burnout, economic challenges, and people questioning their paths, it's evident that many are seeking ways to harmonize the demands of life.
As a result, some organizations continue embracing the hybrid workplace, and individuals are reevaluating their approach to life-work balance.
In my years spent as a leader in large organizations and even now working with clients, here are some of the most common imbalances:
If you don’t feel great, rested, or content, fill-in-positive emotion will come through in your performance.
There’s a teaching one of my spiritual mentors taught me a few years ago
I believe it’s based on the Buddhist tradition.
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You first, then me first.
When I put MYSELF first, I then can put YOU first.
You have to take time for yourself. At times, you need to be self-centered.
If you are not centered on you are you waiting for someone else to be focused on you?
To create the life-work balance, I think about it in a nurturing three-pillar approach that empowers you to cultivate your unique life-work integration:
Striving for life-work integration is about more than just avoiding burnout and spending time with loved ones; it's also about unlocking what’s possible. When we find balance, we tap into our flow, where creativity and inspiration flourish. Balanced individuals become better thinkers and workers, enriching their personal and professional lives.
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