work/life balance: what’s that?! appa march 19-20, 2015
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Work/Life Balance: What’s That?!
APPA
March 19-20, 2015
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AGENDA
What does having a balanced life mean?
Identify priorities
Recognize what you can and cannot control
Learn how to manage expectations
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WORKLIFE BALANCE
Choosing how you spend your time and energyDoes not mean you have to allot equal hours to every aspect of
your lifeChanges over time
Balance is different for each personDifferent priorities
Achievement and Enjoyment/fulfillment
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STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING BALANCE
1. Planning by . . . .
Identifying Priorities from the wheel
Ask “What’s Missing?”
Setting Goals
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PICK A GOAL
Take a blank sheet of paper and describe your goal
in 250 words or less.
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EXAMPLES OF GOALS
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Spouse: “Say ‘I love you’ each day.”
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EXAMPLE OF GOALS
Kids: Attend one soccer game per week.
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Work: “Volunteer for peer mentoring
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Health: “Start cycling 5 miles per week.”
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ACHIEVEMENT AND FULFILLMENT
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CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE
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2. MANAGE YOUR TIME
Chunking time Periods of dedicated time - recurring Breaking down projects in blocks You control this time Be firm and disciplined
Additional Strategies:• Be aware of your time wasters Diminish your time wasters Establish daily, weekly routines Have a family calendar Make a back-up plan for the unexpected Develop a system - ease transition times between work & home Use time management skills at home
3. SETTING LIMITS
The most effective way to set limits?
“Just say No!”
NO is a complete sentence.
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Your Golden Delegating Tip:
Sometimes it’s worth finding the money…
and paying someone to do something for you!
Many of us think that we can’t afford to pay someone else for services we can
do ourselves quite well, thank you very much!
But here’s a question to ask yourself: is the price you are paying in your
relationships, your stress levels, and your peace of mind too heavy?
If your answer is that ‘yes, the price is getting too heavy’, find the dollars and
make it happen!
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4. ESTABLISHING SUPPORT SYSTEMS
• Friends and Family
• Resources in your community
• Others in same situation
• Your neighbours
• Teachers, Doctors, etc.
• Activities for the kids
• Coworkers, Bosses
• Mentors
Nurture activities that will boost energy and increase balance:
• Hobbies• Music• Humour• Exercise• Breaks• Relaxation
5. Me time
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ME TIME?
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IN SUMMARY…Recap
Recognize what balance means to you
Clarify what you can and cannot control
Identify your priorities
Learn specific strategies to achieve greater balance in your life!
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What is your take away
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