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Carla’s Answer
Hi Jessica - it isn't always easy to maintain a well-balanced lifestyle and will likely be driven by what stage in life you are in (single vs. married vs. married with children). It is important that you take time out of your day to do the things that keep you happy and healthy. Perhaps it's spending time with family / exercising / meditating / cooking / traveling / reading. Just remember, only you can prioritize these things for yourself so be kind to yourself!
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Niru’s Answer
Maintaining a well-balanced life is key for our health, happiness, and well-being but also essential for boosting productivity, managing stress, and unleashing our true potential.
Some simple ways to lead a balanced life include – follow a schedule, do regular exercise, practice mindfulness, learn to prioritize things that matter, and finally, be kind to oneself
Some simple ways to lead a balanced life include – follow a schedule, do regular exercise, practice mindfulness, learn to prioritize things that matter, and finally, be kind to oneself
Racheal Noble, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, NCC
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Racheal’s Answer
Hello. I completed my dissertation on wellness and gender role identity. It was a great way for me to also assess myself whole doing my study in real time.
Often times it difficult to know you aren't balance until something is more overt wrong, but it happens to the best of us.
What I learned from my study is that many people have to be aware of their cultural upbringing and how you learned to navigate what tasks are valuable and what is not. This information will help you form a decision on if you are still following that "tradition, " and how it is preventing you or helping you become the best version of you.
Secondly, your life is like broken into a pie with sliced of each area. I would take time to see what task you are engaging in each area then determine if it's too much or not enough in which you feel fulfilled.
Lastly, just remember this is an ongoing process and not something done overnight. Take time and take care of yourself in the process.
Well wishes
Often times it difficult to know you aren't balance until something is more overt wrong, but it happens to the best of us.
What I learned from my study is that many people have to be aware of their cultural upbringing and how you learned to navigate what tasks are valuable and what is not. This information will help you form a decision on if you are still following that "tradition, " and how it is preventing you or helping you become the best version of you.
Secondly, your life is like broken into a pie with sliced of each area. I would take time to see what task you are engaging in each area then determine if it's too much or not enough in which you feel fulfilled.
Lastly, just remember this is an ongoing process and not something done overnight. Take time and take care of yourself in the process.
Well wishes
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Anna’s Answer
To ensure you have a balanced life I would recommend finding time for you - a quote on quote "me time". Some time that you spend doing whatever you like by yourself, that way you are able to gain back that energy otherwise you'll be drained every day and eventually become a robot who lives every day on auto pilot. Ensure that you have a good amount of time spent on your relationships too (friendships, family relationships, etc.). Work is not your entire life - it only becomes your entire life if you don't make the time for your relationships too. Work to live rather than living to work. :)
Reflect on how your life is: What does it mostly consist of? Does one trump over the other? If so, do you like that? If not, what do you want to see changed about that?
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Gloria’s Answer
Hi Jessica,
Balance is often about intention. You need to know yourself and what is important to you. And then you need to prioritize those items ahead of things that could get in the way of you enjoying that. It won't always work out. There are going to be times when work or school is going to interfere with a special event. Your challenge is going to be figuring out what is important at the time. You will have moments where you will need to choose. Early in your career, it can be important to choose work over personal since every dollar matters. However, you need to make sure that you are a whole human being for your physical and mental health. I have felt regret over the years missing important moments with family and friends because of work. I can't get those moments back, but I can get another job. So find your boundaries. I don't work on vacations. I don't carry my company phone. I turn off my work phone on the weekends. Now it is the nature of my job that the company should not need me on a weekend ever. But I have some people who say "I read my emails so I am ready for the week." In my mind, there is plenty of time to get ready for the week on Monday morning. All this said - you have to know what work - life balance means to you and defend that time for your life. Work will take everything that you give, so your attention should be around life in my opinion.
Gloria
Balance is often about intention. You need to know yourself and what is important to you. And then you need to prioritize those items ahead of things that could get in the way of you enjoying that. It won't always work out. There are going to be times when work or school is going to interfere with a special event. Your challenge is going to be figuring out what is important at the time. You will have moments where you will need to choose. Early in your career, it can be important to choose work over personal since every dollar matters. However, you need to make sure that you are a whole human being for your physical and mental health. I have felt regret over the years missing important moments with family and friends because of work. I can't get those moments back, but I can get another job. So find your boundaries. I don't work on vacations. I don't carry my company phone. I turn off my work phone on the weekends. Now it is the nature of my job that the company should not need me on a weekend ever. But I have some people who say "I read my emails so I am ready for the week." In my mind, there is plenty of time to get ready for the week on Monday morning. All this said - you have to know what work - life balance means to you and defend that time for your life. Work will take everything that you give, so your attention should be around life in my opinion.
Gloria
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Shalee’s Answer
I think what is important to think about with this are what are the things in life that make you happy from a personal perspective. Once you identify those items you may need to prioritize them so that when it comes to balancing them with your career and possibly a family life you can know which are the most important.
When I first became a mom I quickly learned it was easy to put my personal needs on the very back burner and quickly found myself burned out with no outlet. Once I took a step back and looked at the big picture I was able to identify what was missing for me from a personal standpoint and find a way to make time for it.
Its important when you are making a huge life change, moving from College to a Career to recognize that certain aspects of your life are going to change and that is a good thing. It can be overwhelming but if you can make sure to pencil in some time for yourself and make sure you stick to it I think it really helps balance you.
When I first became a mom I quickly learned it was easy to put my personal needs on the very back burner and quickly found myself burned out with no outlet. Once I took a step back and looked at the big picture I was able to identify what was missing for me from a personal standpoint and find a way to make time for it.
Its important when you are making a huge life change, moving from College to a Career to recognize that certain aspects of your life are going to change and that is a good thing. It can be overwhelming but if you can make sure to pencil in some time for yourself and make sure you stick to it I think it really helps balance you.
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pranab’s Answer
You can have Balanced life with
1. Having Pillars /Goals and having time set to realize them
2. Having enough time to have a positive mental health and Prepare for the unexpected or things not going your way with recreational activities.
3. Take Time out for yourself and go back and Reflect on your work and what you have achieved and missed
4. Take help and achieve what you have missed with renewed Vigor.
Regards,
Pranab
iwork4dell
1. Having Pillars /Goals and having time set to realize them
2. Having enough time to have a positive mental health and Prepare for the unexpected or things not going your way with recreational activities.
3. Take Time out for yourself and go back and Reflect on your work and what you have achieved and missed
4. Take help and achieve what you have missed with renewed Vigor.
Regards,
Pranab
iwork4dell
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Sadaf’s Answer
Tips for maintaining a balanced life:
1. Be positive!
2. Figure out what to prioritize (be organized and plan ahead)
3. Prepare for the unexpected or things not going your way
4. Take out time for yourself
1. Be positive!
2. Figure out what to prioritize (be organized and plan ahead)
3. Prepare for the unexpected or things not going your way
4. Take out time for yourself
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Blake’s Answer
Hey Jessica,
If you're referring to work life balance then I can tell you the most important thing is to give 100% to each when it's time. What I mean is that, when it's time for you to enjoy personal time, it deserves 100% of your energy so that you can relax. Similar, when it's time to work, give it 100% of your energy. The hard part about balance now, is that technology has made communication so easily available that it's difficult to "turn off" from work.
Blake
If you're referring to work life balance then I can tell you the most important thing is to give 100% to each when it's time. What I mean is that, when it's time for you to enjoy personal time, it deserves 100% of your energy so that you can relax. Similar, when it's time to work, give it 100% of your energy. The hard part about balance now, is that technology has made communication so easily available that it's difficult to "turn off" from work.
Blake
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Neha’s Answer
Make sure you have pillars in your life! Things that keep you motivated or characteristics you value. For me, some of my life pillars are my family, honesty, and positivity. I make sure that when I am doing things I have those in the in my mind and I am staying true to myself and others. That could be a start for you!
You are what you eat, so maintain a balanced diet for sure. Treat your body well, you only get one!
You are what you eat, so maintain a balanced diet for sure. Treat your body well, you only get one!
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Helen’s Answer
Stay positive
Exercise at least 3 times a week to free stress from your body
Take time to listen to your breathing, meditate
Eat tasty and good food
Be comfortable with yourself
Exercise at least 3 times a week to free stress from your body
Take time to listen to your breathing, meditate
Eat tasty and good food
Be comfortable with yourself