How Balanced is your Work and Life?

Do you have time for relaxation?
Do you have time for a hobby?
Do you have time for regular exercise?
Do you have time for your partner?
Do you have time for fun?

To have a healthy work and life balance it is imperative you are implementing the above activities into your life. However many people get so caught up in their work, kids or unhealthy habits or behaviours and do not have time to refuel their own tank therefore they ar at risk of BURNOUT- What exactly is Burnout – Exhaustion, anxiety, depression, illness disease etc.

We have Warning signs that let us know our life is unbalanced.
WORRY – Excessively worrying.
Can’t sleep
Exhaustion
Over emotional
Crave – Unhealthy habits
Hopelessness.
Illness

Top tips to prevent Burnout and to bring Balance into your life.

1. Keep a diary and at the beginning of the week schedule in ‘me time’.
2. Practice relaxation daily – meditation, yoga, etc.
3. Awareness- Be aware. Think before you commit and act. Do not do other peoples work -Delegate - Delegate – Delegate.
4. Employee a house cleaner on a weekly basis.
5. Schedule a weekly date with your partner away from the family home.
6. Join an exercise class or sign up with a personal trainer.
7. Learn something new, find a new hobby.

In my book ‘Beyond Burnout to Balance’ (link) you will find many more great ideas and reasons for maintaining and sustaining a happy and healthy life balance.