How to improve your work-life balance

Nobody puts 'I wish I spent more time in the office' on their headstone. That's why there's no time like the present to ensure you have a good work-life balance. Read on to discover some tips and tricks that will leave you feeling more energised and focused on what matters most to you.

Try these 3 quick tips to improve and maintain a healthy work-life balance

1. Schedule personal time into your diary (e.g. go to the gym at 5pm). It's more likely to happen if it's in the diary

2. Give yourself time to think. Stop and make a cuppa. Walk around the block. Look out the window.

3. Ask your partner what your work-life balance is like. Give them permission to be honest. Could it be different?

James helps business leaders achieve personal freedom.

It's about enjoying the journey and focusing on maintaining a good work-life balance.

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James' Tips & Tricks

Does your business have a hybrid work model? This Harvard Business Review article details how Microsoft ensured their employees continued to enjoy a positive work-life balance whilst working from home. It's a fascinating read with actionable takeaways.

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Book/Video Recommendation

To many, personal freedom means doing what you love and having something that keeps you mentally alive no matter how old you are. For inspiration on finding your purpose in later life, I highly recommend Age is Just a Number by Charles Eugster. He wrote it at the grand age of 97.

Useful Tool:

Want to make the most of your time? 80 Squares is a tool I use with clients to help them focus on doing the things they love. Each square represents a year of your life. What will you do with your blank squares?

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