WORK LIFE BALANCE

Today in the morning when i wqas reading ET got one good article to read.. andi l iked it so thought tp put in my blog so that i can read and implement most important thing BALANCE.Althought whatver written by author is not as such gr8 things but i appreciate as he put all things together which we used to just understand. so here it goes...........

SOFT SKILL

WORK LIFE BALANCE

HERE are some ways of achieving a better balance in your life. Take a moment to read and reflect on these tips — and then get your life in balance!

Don’t overbook:

Don’t try to plan on doing too many things. The problem is that things rarely go according to a prearranged agenda. That means a lot of time falling through the cracks chasing down appointments, unreturned phone calls and other items that simply aren’t going to happen.

Prioritize ruthlessly:

The art of effectively booking your time boils down to knowing what’s important and what can wait. Ask questions that help you determine the level of urgency. Negotiate longer lead times whenever you can. Don’t treat everything as top priority.

Slow Down:

Life is simply too short, so don’t let things pass you in a blur. Take steps to stop and enjoy the things and people around you. Schedule more time between meetings; don’t make plans for every evening or weekend, and find some ways to distance yourself from the things that are causing you the most stress.

Learn to say no:

You don’t have to agree to everything and with everyone. Use your priority criteria to identify requests that simply aren’t worth your time.

Simplify:

The mechanics of how you operate can be every bit as important. That means organizing most every element to allow as smooth a workflow as possible. Eliminating clutter and the chaos it causes will give you a gift of 240 to 288 hours every year. Get rid of the clutter and baggage in your house — and your life.

It won’t always be perfect:

Don’t stress out — and waste time in the process — by obsessing over every second of time. Do what you can and enjoy whatever time you spend more pleasantly or productively.

Let Things Go:

Learn to let things go once in a while. So what if the dishes don’t washed everyday or that the house doesn’t get vacuumed every week. Learn to recognize the things that don’t really have much impact in your life and allow yourself to let them go — and then not beat yourself up for doing so.

Negotiate with your employer:

Progressive employers recognise the value of good employees, and many are willing to find ways to help current employees deal with short-term or permanent changes caused by family situations. The changes can include flextime, job-sharing, telecommuting, or part-time employment.

Share the load:

Even though we may sometimes feel we’re the only ones capable of doing something, it’s usually not the case. Get your partner or other family members to help you with all your personal/family responsibilities.

The key word is balance. You need to find the right balance that works for you. Celebrate your successes and don’t dwell on your failures. Life is a process, and so is striving for balance in your life.