The Importance of work-life balance
- August 10, 2015
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You say work-life balance is important, but what do you do to achieve it?
I know, I know… You’re Entrepreneur, you’re busy… I get it, trust me, I do. You love what you do and as good as your intentions are, you struggle to achieve work-life balance.
Ask yourself, when is the last time you worked 9-5? When have you had free time to spend with your loved ones—not just sitting at home, but spending time together doing meaningful and fulfilling activities? How about getting 8 hours sleep at night, focusing on eating healthy and participating in regular exercise to maintain a well-rounded life?
So, how do you measure up? Take our FREE Life Assessment.
Being overworked isn’t healthy for anyone. It can lead to a number of health problems, lack of sleep can lead to accidents and the inability to function at your best during the day.
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Many eminent entrepreneurs have shared their secrets for how they manage their super busy lives. Richard Branson says the keys to maintaining balance for him is flexibility, delegating work and prioritising time for fun. He also uses various scheduling tools to fit everything into his day as needed. “I find that technology is a great help”—he wrote on Entrepreneur.com.
8 Technology tips to save you time and keep you organized
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Research shows us that sitting for long periods of time at work is not good for you. So why not set a timer to remind you to take breaks. You could try working for 25 minutes and then taking a 5 minute break. Walking somewhere will get your blood flowing again and will make you feel refreshed ready to complete your next task. |
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Going Mobile: Tablets and Smartphones |
These devices not only make it easy to keep in touch with customers and employees, but also there are a range of apps that can really help drive business forward. |
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Video Calls/Conferencing |
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Webinars |
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During stressful times my life coach always reminded me how important it is to have a healthy diet, eight hours of sleep a night and regular exercise. I made it a ritual and enjoy my early morning run listening to inspirational podcasts or my latest downloaded audio book. Also, when planning my calendar I ensure to book date night with my husband and family time with our kids, I click the repeat button for the remainder of the year so its book in advance..
Eliminate low-value activities from your life, use technology to assist you to achieve results faster, and you’ll have more time for what matters most to you.
Start now don’t procrastinate listen while you’re driving to work, on a plane, going for a walk or at the gym!
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