Tips for Staying in Balance – for individuals
Take control! There are ways to help bring yourself into balance:
At work
- Schedule brief breaks for yourself throughout the day. Your productivity and effectiveness will increase if you take even a ten-minute break every two hours and overall, you will get more accomplished.
- At the end of each day, set your priorities for the following day. Be realistic about what you can achieve in the time you have available.
At home
- Create a buffer between work and home. After work, take a brief walk, do a crossword puzzle, or listen to some music before beginning the evening’s routine.
- Decide what chores can be shared or let go. Determine which household chores are critical and which can be done by someone else. Let the rest go.
In your community
- Make choices. Social, community and volunteer obligations pull us in many directions. Choose the ones that are most fulfilling and learn to say ‘no’ to the rest.
Read more in the brochure below!
Work-Life Balance: It's a Matter of Time – For Individual
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Tips for Having a Balanced Workplace – for employers and employees
How healthy is my business?
The economic health of any business relies upon the health of its employees. But how can you tell if your staff has work-life balance?
- Do managers receive training about how to support their staff to achieve work-life balance?
- Are your employees familiar with the policies and programs available to help with work-life balance?
Evaluate your business with the brochure below!
Bringing your Business into Balance
Getting the best performance from your employees means making sure they’re getting the most out of their lives, at work, at home and in their communities. You can help by developing policies that support work-life balance.
See some of the options in the brochure below!
Work-Life Balance: It's a Matter of Time – Employer Brochure
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