juggle between work & family
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This slide show is about work life imbalance and how we can make small changes to over come it. Dr. Anita Subramaniam has emphasized the need to change the way we look at things around us and focus on the important and ignore the trivia to gain a better work life balance.TRANSCRIPT
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
Examples• Before I was married this is how I
went to work
• After marriage, things changed….– I started cooking– I had less time for personal grooming– I had more housework to take care of
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
Examples• After children, there was a metamorphosis
– My husband traveled at least 28 days in a month– I gained weight, no time for self grooming– I lost my temper several times a day– I had no time for breakfast most days– I started thriving on junk food– My hair turned completely white– I slept less and less every night– I was tired at work– I looked ten years older– I could not focus on work– I had no career goals
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
I decided to change
• Policy for everything in the US– Children have no time sense/sense of
urgency
• Policies at home– Children love to do what adults do
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
Mr. Hurry & Mr. Calm
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
The Story
Mr. Hurry is always on the run
He works long hours but never finishes his tasks on time
He is unhappy, tired, and unsure of himself
He loves to be with his family; but he never has sufficient time
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
The Story
Mr. Calm plans his work
He is focused
He completes his job on time
He leaves work early and spends time with his family
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
Ask Yourself…
Who would you like to be?
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
• Do you spend more time at work than you Do you spend more time at work than you would like to? would like to?
•• Do you think about work when you are at Do you think about work when you are at home?home?
•• Do you spend more time commuting to Do you spend more time commuting to work than you spend with your children in a work than you spend with your children in a day?day?
•• Do you spend weekends at work?Do you spend weekends at work?•• Do you lose your temper at home that is Do you lose your temper at home that is
due to stress pileup at work?due to stress pileup at work?•• Do you feel upset/anxious because of Do you feel upset/anxious because of
what is happening at work? what is happening at work? •• Does work negatively affect your personal Does work negatively affect your personal
life?life?
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
• Are you late often to work because of family situation?
• Do you worry about your children when at work?
• Do you take time off from work to take care of children/sick family members?
• Do you grapple for time at work because of family demands?
• Do you feel tired when you come to work?
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
Do you think it is time to change?Research Says:• Concerns at home influence productivity at work• Concerns at work influence harmony at home• More women at work than a decade ago• Opt Out Revolution - women opt out work for
family• Fathering Deficit on the increase• Higher rates of alcohol use, smoking, & drug
use• Sleep disorders• Problems in physical relationships• Workplace violence and temper on the increase
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
What you can do….
@ workplaceWork expands to fit time allotted
(Parkinson’s Law), so…• Change work habits• Prioritize• Plan your time – important vs. urgent• Organize• Don’t procrastinate These can increase productivity
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
Work with your colleagues…
• Understand their needs• Allow them to grow• Spend time with them• Teach them to perform better• Don’t micromanage• Appreciate new ideas and talents• Show you care
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
What institutions are doing..
Introducing workshops on Work/Family BalanceUnderstand alternate work schedules:– flex time, – telecommuting, – shift swap, – limits on overtime, – compressed workweek etc.Consideration of family needs
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
What are your family demands?
Are you able to satisfy them?
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
What you can do…
@ home….Work activities
Don’t sweat the small stuff
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
Don’t neglect your spouse …
• Your spouse is an important person in your life
• Do not take him/her for granted• Share views not show anger• Understand his/her needs• Let him/her know you care• Spend special time• Talk over issues
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
Children come first…• Understand your children’s needs• Express your care and love• Laugh off children’s pranks they don’t last long• Allot more time for them• Plan activities you can do with them• Joke & play with them• Tell them stories• Read to them at bed time• Share your knowledge• Discipline them when you have to
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
Personally…• Eat healthy but easy to cook meals• Take care of your health• Learn to relax• Follow a hobby you enjoy• Pamper yourself• Develop a sense of humor• Prioritize family needs and demands• Entertain friends and family W/ family• Love yourself
Dr. Anita M. SubramaniamBalancing Work & Family
It is always time to celebrate
• Past is history, future is mystery and present is all we have and that is why is it called The “Present”
Celebrate your life… nothing is more important than happiness