When having responsibilities both at home and at a full time job, how do you balance them to make the best of both?
I am asking this because as a full time student I have responsibilities that require my attention both at home and at school, and it has proven difficult to balance them both. #organization #work-life-balance #work-ethic
6 answers
Frederic’s Answer
For me, achieving work-life balance is all about efficiency, and one way to do this is to keep an impeccable calendar. Beyond the customer meetings and conference calls on my schedule, I also block off time for catching up on the news, family dinners, reading to my kids before bed and my weekly hockey games with the local rec league. I also make a point to take advantage of my commuting time: I schedule calls when I’m driving. And when I take public transportation, I crank through emails and read the morning and evening news on my phone.
When balancing life at home and full-time classes or a full-time job, you're going to have to make sacrifices, no matter how well you calendar or take advantage of your commute. Accept that you can't be everywhere, so you can be present where you are.
Simeon’s Answer
Lisa’s Answer
Great question Meghann. Balancing work and home never gets easier so its great that you're thinking about it so early in your career. Besides staying organized in both areas which will make going back and forth easier, sometimes you do have to choose. Be sure you know the 1-3 most important things you want out of each side of your life, focus on those, and let the rest go. Lots of things seem important. Choose the ones you'll remember in 5 years and spend your energy there.
Paola’s Answer
Make sure you prioritize. Make good use of time management. I make lists and stick to lists so that I get the most important tasks done for the day so that I can spend time at home. Do not put too much stress on yourself. You can do it!