Life Balance keeps you more productive at work- SO TRUE

I spent a lot of today thinking about how I am going to keep this life balance. It's summer and it's usually a little slower yet still it's busier than usual. I drove home trying to think of ways to get thru what is about to hit: the busy time for the next several months. Here are some things I thought of:

• Think of the support activities I do and see if any of it can be delegated
• If you have support staff, utilize them on most important tasks or on things that are less important that you can let go of doing
• What really matters is what makes money typically so concentrate on that
• If there are too many things to do that make money, see what you must do NOW...prioritize
• Try and combine anything you can
• Stop leading so many endeavors and let other professionals take over...it's others turn now
• Give yourself a certain number of hours in general that you will work per day- 10 max for me.
• Think of times of day that are most productive and work during those times- EX- I'm best in the morning so extra hours there are fine
• Work from a location that allows me to spend less time commuting

What works for you...feel free to share! Happy Wednesday!

Life Balace Keeps You More Productive at Work-Day 1

How Life Balance Keeps You More Productive at Work- Day 1
Well, I have a very good example. My Dad had a stroke last week. He is in the hospital and now is entering rehab. Talk about stressful! I have decided to go home tomorrow and work with him at the rehab center and just visit with him for the day. A common case of dealing with older parents. A couple of things that make me feel grateful:
1) I can check my email on my phone if I want to or not
2) I have a  project I can work on if Dad is napping or we run out of things to talk about :)
3) I can check Voice mail.
These are great resources to have if you are really busy and don't want to totally be out of the loop. These same resources can be a hindrance if you utilize them unnecessarily. So think about it. Can you just concentrate on your out of work issue or must you work when these things happen...even if it's a vacation and not something as serious? Time to think about your work load, your priorities and what you need to do to have balance.
By the way- I have decided that I can spend a day away from work but if I have a moment and feel the urge, I will do some work. After all, we have vacation days for a reason!

Think about what you do on a day off...are you still working, do you take the day off away from work to refresh, or are you somewhere in the middle?

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Life Balance at Work week

Hi All::
I thought it might be fun to have a theme for each week...and also allowing for issues that come up on the spot to be thrown in as well. We want to be spontanious! I have been thinking about happiness in general as I work on my happiness website. I find at work that Fridays are so much easier for me. Most people are calmer. Friday has a feel to it. You can tell people just want to get to the weekend. It has frustrated me for a long time that we work so much in the USA in general. We don't especially value things like personal growth and balance. The issue is, when we get those things, we are so much better at work! It's a catch 22  as they say. I actually think Mondays can be good because I've noticed that many people in my workplace don't get really rolling with emails and such until at least Monday afternoon. It gives me the morning to get other things done and start my week off right. Think about when you have those times to get things done and really take advantage. It puts you in a better mood to handle the bigger issues of the week.

Next week- our theme will be how life balance makes you more productive at work. Please join and and follow my blog and feel free to post your reactions, thoughts and comments.

Hi All:
I thought it would be fun to have a weekly theme for the blog. We will always allow for other issues to pop in here as well. I have been thinking a lot about happiness in general as I have been working on my happiness website. We seem, especially in the USA, to put so many hours each day into work, allowing for us to be accessible thru phone, email, etc for off hours as well. It's interesting how personal growth and life balance aren't as valued yet when we get those things, research shows we are more productive at work. A catch 22 as they say. Our theme for next week: life balance and how it relates to work and career. Have a fabulous weekend!

How to be more productive on a calm day

Sometimes it's really easy to just lay back when and if you ever get a reasonably calm day at work. But boy does it feel great when you actually work on things you have been putting off. Here are some suggestions to do on this day...again, if you ever get it.:)
Go form some needed relationships in your work area- maybe you need to check in with a boss, another department, an assistant- forming good relationships gets things done.
Call some clients and check in and ask if there is anything they need from you
Take a few quick breaks to deep breath, drink more water
Clean up that mess you've been putting off!
Organize- even if it's a small thing-you'll feel so much better

Cherish these days as they may not come along often and as always, continue to hone in on the perfect job...especially since today could be that perfect day!

Keeping job happiness when you are over-worked

Here we are...middle of work week for some. I find myself really busy and trying to remember that I need to stop for a minute and take a breathe. I've read that it helps to stop periodically so you can get yourself together and be more productive. Then people will say: if I stop for even a minute, then I have to stay later to get things done. I recommend a few things there. Talk to your boss about priorities and talk about a reasonable work day. Also, plan for those times you can work later. It shows great work ethic and helps the people in your life know that sometimes you do have to work late. Don't allow people to think you respond to emails at very late hours. If you are working  way past your time, put the email together and  send it the next day. People will begin to expect you to be working late and responding late and that should not be the norm. Remember, to keep your balance means your are much more productive when you are at work. Don't let your workplace eat you alive!
Some quick things you can do:
eat lunch
drink lots of water
take 60 seconds to stop and breath severla times a day
smile a lot
have fun at work
be really nice to people
Do your toughest tasks when you are most alert
Have any more, please add!

Job Happiness on a Monday?

Well I talked a little bit about how good Fridays can be, or whatever day nears the end of your work week. Now we are at Monday, or think about whatever day begins your work week. I found myself very lathargic and my energy ran low at times throughout the day today. I struggled through a meeting and was exhausted after I got home. Now it's interesting that as soon as I changed my clothes and got comfy, I could work again, if needed. If you ever feel like your first day back to a work week is, um, challenging, what are some ways to help you get through that?
Here are some thoughts:
Can you work frohome?
Wear the most comfortable outfit possible, depending upon work policy, and most important, the most comfortable shoes. When your feet hurt, the rest of you hurts!
Plan to go to lunch out with someone
Try and buld in some time to get things done and not all meetings.
Eat healthy during the day and drink tons of water
Plan something fun for the evenings- something to look forward to
Be friendy and compliment a couple people- it makes them and you feel better

Do you have any more helpful tips? Please add!