Tips to maintain work life balance
Posted on: 02/Nov/2016 10:31:07 AM
The incidents of young people having strokes is becoming increasingly common. Most of the victims are extremely stressed individuals. Stress from working too much causes so many illnesses, diseases and disorders along with family problems with strokes topping the list.
A senior clinical psychologist at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute said that research was undertaken to find out the sources of stress and responses to stress in executives. We included both males and females as they are equal part of growing India. We took 1400 males and 600 females in our study, she says. During the analysis with sample size it was found that generally, if you go and tell anyone that he or she is suffering from stress and need counseling the first reaction is that - I don`t need a counsel to listen me. They will agree that they are satisfied with their personal and professional life balance. But when you make them understand that there is need and they should listen to their mind calling, there are chances of improvement.
So how do you maintain work life balance? Here are a few tips to help you.
Make plans that stick. Want to exercise more? Detail the time of day when you can take walks and how long you`ll walk. Post your plan where you`ll most often see it as a reminder.
Don’t change everything at once. Change one behavior at a time. Focus on one goal or change at a time. As new healthy behaviors become a habit, try to add another goal that works toward the overall change you`re striving for.
Always put your personal health first. A large part of having work life balance is taking good care of your physical and mental well-being. Eating a healthy diet, getting adequate exercise, and taking breaks can help you to remain healthy. This health translates to better performance when engaged in work or family activity.
Your family comes first. Ensure you build family time into your schedule and me time and do not compromise that time. Don`t answer your phone or check emails. Keep the time devoted to your family to connect and focus. Do not be distracted by work obligations.
Don’t hesitate to ask for help. Accepting help from those who care about you and will listen strengthens your resilience and commitment. If you feel overwhelmed or unable to meet your goals on your own, consider seeking help from a psychologist.
