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Salt Lake Community College
Life-Work Life-Work
BalanceBalance
Achieving the Holy Grail
Achieving the Holy Grail
A Presentation forA Presentation for
Robert JacobRobert JacobAccount Account
ExecutiveExecutive
How
to T
ell
If Y
our
How
to T
ell
If Y
our
Life
Is
Out
Of
Life
Is
Out
Of
Bala
nce
Bala
nce
1.You feel out of control of your life.
2.You are easily overwhelmed by simple
things.3.Your children ask who the stranger is
when you come home.
4.Feeling distanced from loved ones.
5.Unable to find time to enjoy personal
relationships.6.Constantly feeling you have no time.
7.Always anxious or depressed for no
reason.8.Chronic Sadness.9.Constantly preoccupied with work related
concerns.10.Wake up in the same clothes you went
to work in.
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ealit
y…The r
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The number of people
working 'extreme' unpaid overtime of more than ten hours a
week increased by 14,000 to nearly 900,000 last year, according a new analysis of official statistics.
- Published by the TUC to
mark Work Your Proper
Hours Day (WYPHD).
What
Are
The
What
Are
The
Eff
ect
s?Eff
ect
s?
I Think I’m Out of Balance!
Poor
Work
-Life
Poor
Work
-Life
Bala
nce
Bala
nce
Higher rates of absenteeism Higher rates of staff
turnoverReduced productivityDecreased job satisfaction
Rising healthcare costs
Lower levels of organisational commitment and loyalty
= Poor Job Performance
The W
ell
The W
ell
Bala
nce
d T
est
Bala
nce
d T
est
How Well Are you Balancing
Work and Fam ily? Some people compare their busy lives to a giant jigsaw puzzle. The whole picture is complete when all the parts fit smoothly together. How well do the pieces of your life fit together? This quiz will help you assess whether you need to fine-tune your work-family balancing skills.
At Home
Yes No Is your family satisfied with the amount of time you spend with them each week?
Yes No Does your family have regular meetings to discuss chores, errands and other
family topics? Yes No Do you communicate your expectations about household responsibilities in a
positive way? Yes No Do you plan and prepare meals in advance?
At Work
Yes No Do you have long-term career goals?
Yes No Do you understand and agree with your employer’s expectations of you?
Yes No Is the number of hours you spend at work sufficient to complete your job?
Yes No Is your income sufficient to support you and your family?
Leisure Time
Yes No Do you follow a regular exercise program?
Yes No Have you taken a vacation in the last year?
Yes No Do you take time to develop your personal interests, such as gardening, crafts and
education? Yes No Do you feel comfortable taking time for yourself, without your spouse or children?
I f you answered “no” to more than three of these questions, you may need to fine-tune your balancing act. Take some time to organize your home life and set long-term goals at work.
No M
att
er
How
No M
att
er
How
Yo
u S
lice It,
You S
lice It,
Yo
u O
nly
Get
24!
You O
nly
Get
24!
How Will You Slice Your Pie?
What
Ste
ps
Do I T
ake
?
What
Ste
ps
Do I T
ake
? PrioritizeMake a Plan
Take Action
What
Ste
ps
Do I T
ake
?
What
Ste
ps
Do I T
ake
?
Prioritize
Take
Som
e T
ime
Take
Som
e T
ime
To R
eflect
To R
eflect
Identify, List and Identify, List and
Prioritize:Prioritize:
Your Personal NeedsYour Personal Needs
Work ResponsibilitiesWork Responsibilities
Family & Relationship Family & Relationship
NeedsNeeds
Balancing Work and Home
Prioritizing Tool
Use this chart to list the things important to you, and the areas of your life
that you would like to prioritize.
Core value / Life ResponsibilityImportance
1=Least Important 5=Most Important
Time Commitment # of Minutes/Hours in a 24 Hour Period
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
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1 2 3 4 5
Tools
to H
elp
Tools
to H
elp
Pr
iori
tize
Your
Prio
riti
ze Y
our
Life
Life Account Mgr 8 hours/day
Playing Pipes 1 hour/day
Meals & Nutrition 2 hr/daySleep 6-8 hrs/day
The Prioritization Grid
Account Mgr
Playing Pipes
Meals & Nutrition
Sleep
Playing Halo on XBox Visiting my Inlaws
What
Ste
ps
Do I T
ake
?
What
Ste
ps
Do I T
ake
?
Make a Plan
Bew
are
of
the T
ime a
nd E
nerg
y T
hie
ves
Bew
are
of
the T
ime a
nd E
nerg
y T
hie
ves
Use the Priorities GridThink about eliminating Items in Quadrants 2 and 4
Addit
ional
Addit
ional
Pla
nnin
g T
ips
Pla
nnin
g T
ips
Use
Your
Com
mute
Tim
e W
isely
.
It may be the only “ME” time you get.
Use the time to unwind and transition from work to home.
Listen to relaxing music or audio books.
Share
the
work
load a
t hom
e.
Keep a chores list on the fridge for the whole family
with names assigned.
Try to make meal preparation fun: include your children and turn on some lively music Hire a reliable teenager from
your neighborhood to “take some of the edge off”
Plan M
eals
Ahead.
Each week plan 2-3 meals Ahead of Time.
Keep your pantry well-stocked to accommodate
those frenzied or “grab and go” meals.
Remember, even take-out takes time, often as much as
making a quick meal at home.
Set
Tim
e A
side F
or
Fun a
nd
Rela
xati
on.
Find activities that you can do as a family. - Include physical activities like skating and
rollerblading, cycling or going on hikes.
Plan regular “dates” with your spouse or partner.
Don’t forget to include some“personal time”
for your own hobbies or activities.
Monit
or
your
work
load.
If you are the employee:- Speak out when you are overloaded.
If you are the supervisor: - learn how to delegate more effectively. Don’t try to do the work of your employees.
What
Work
s fo
r you?
Group Discussion Time
Don’t
Sw
eat
the
Don’t
Sw
eat
the
Sm
all
Stu
ffSm
all
Stu
ff
Life is too short to worry about leaves, focus on the roots.
Finally
, Ta
ke
Finally
, Ta
ke
Act
ion
Act
ion
And Remember:
Know It Won’t Know It Won’t Always Be PerfectAlways Be Perfect
Be grateful for what goes right and learn from your mistakes.
Do what you can and enjoy whatever time you spend more pleasantly and productively.
Time management is not an exact science. Don’t stress out by obsessing over every second of time.
Life-Work Life-Work
BalanceBalance
Achieving the Holy Grail
Achieving the Holy Grail
… … it’s in your hands!
it’s in your hands!
Addit
ional R
eso
urc
es
Addit
ional R
eso
urc
es Personal Advantage – web toolsPersonal Advantage – web tools
• www.MyRBH.comwww.MyRBH.com
• Click on login buttonClick on login button
• Your Company Name: Your Company Name: Salt lake Community Salt lake Community
CollegeCollege
Call your EAP, (Call your EAP, (866) 750-1327866) 750-1327
• To schedule a counseling appt.To schedule a counseling appt.
• For crisis assistanceFor crisis assistance
• For a supervisor consultationFor a supervisor consultation
Personal Advantage – web toolsPersonal Advantage – web tools
• www.MyRBH.comwww.MyRBH.com
• Click on login buttonClick on login button
• Your Company Name: Your Company Name: Salt lake Community Salt lake Community
CollegeCollege
Call your EAP, (Call your EAP, (866) 750-1327866) 750-1327
• To schedule a counseling appt.To schedule a counseling appt.
• For crisis assistanceFor crisis assistance
• For a supervisor consultationFor a supervisor consultation