Work Life Balance 10

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stress …in your life work-life balance

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Work-Life “Challenge” Feeling overloaded with both work and family responsibilities is a big stressor for many. Finding a balance between “paid work” and a personal life has become a significant issue for 50% of the labour force, both women and men.

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Employers Agree In a recent study, nearly 75% of employers surveyed reported that employee stress was at least partly related to blending work and personal responsibilities.

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Does This Story Sound Familiar? I like my job. There is just no such thing as “personal time” in my life! I have a wonderful family and supportive spouse. But, it feels like I am stretched to the limit! It seems that I never have enough hours in the day to get my work done and still have time for my family and friends.

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Don’t we all wish we had more time!

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Suggestions Unfortunately, there are still only 24 hours in a day! But, there are some things that you have some control over to help put more balance in your life. Consider some of the following suggestions:

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Suggestions It may be the only time that you have to yourself all day. Use your commute time wisely. Try to think of it as a “gift” to yourself. Use the time to unwind and make the mental transition from home to work, and from work to home. Listen to relaxing music or audio books.

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Suggestions Make a list of priorities for home and a list for work. 2. Set priorities…and stick to them. Little stuff can eat away at your whole day before you even notice. You’ll have less stress if you get the important things done first.

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Suggestions Keep a chores list on the fridge for the whole family with names assigned. 3. Share the workload at home. Try to make meal preparation fun; include your children and turn on some lively music - dance and sing together. Hire a reliable teenager from your neighbourhood to “take some of the edge off” of doing some household chores (folding laundry, raking leaves, doing dishes, etc.)

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Suggestions Each week plan 2-3 meals. This will save much time and grief when it comes to preparing a meal at the end of the work day! 4. Plan meals ahead. Keep your cupboards, fridge and freezer well-stocked with meal supplies for those frenzied or “grab and go” meals. Remember, even take-out or drive-thru meals take time, often as much time as making a quick meal at home.

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Suggestions Find activities that you can do as a family. Include physical activities like skating and rollerblading, cycling or going on hikes. 5. Set time aside for fun and relaxation. Plan regular “dates” with your spouse or partner. Spend time together by doing something you both enjoy like going out for dinner or taking a walk in the park or on a walking trail. Don’t forget to include some “personal time” for your own hobbies or activities.

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Suggestions If you are the employee, speak out when you are overloaded. Ask for help or negotiate more realistic expectations. 6. Monitor your workload. If you are the supervisor, learn how to delegate more effectively. Don’t try to do the work of your employees.

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Self-Learning Quiz Work-life balance issues have become a significant problem for both men and women. (true or false) Questions Setting priorities will allow you to get all of the things done that you want in a day. (true or false) Identify at least 2 ways that you can share the workload at home. ?

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Answers for Self-Learning Quiz True In the past, finding a balance between work and personal life was more of an issue for women. However, in the last 5-10 years, men are increasingly being challenged to find a work-life balance in their lives. A Q1: Work-life balance issues have become a significant problem for both men and women. (true or false)

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Answers for Self-Learning Quiz False Setting priorities will help you get the most important things done in a day but you probably won’t be able to get everything done that you want to. That would probably take a miracle for most of us! Q2: Setting priorities will allow you to get all of the things done that you want in a day. (true or false) A

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Answers for Self-Learning Quiz Keep a chores list on the fridge for the whole family. Make sure that names are assigned to each task. Q3: Identify at least 2 ways that you can share the workload at home. Try to make meal preparation fun; include your children and turn on some lively music - dance and sing around the kitchen as you prepare your meals. Hire a reliable teenager from your neighbourhood to “take some of the edge off” of doing some household chores. A

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For more information on Stress Management, contact the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit 258-2146 x 3100. Ask for the latest brochure and newsletter from Live Better. Live Longer. Workplace Health Promotion Program. To Find Out More…