The 4 Root Causes of Work-Life Imbalance
If you type something like “how to have work-life balance” into your Google machine you will get countless lists and tips telling you to manage time, create a nice workspace,…
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Work-Life Balance is Imperfect…and that’s OK
It’s nearly midnight and I am exhausted. It’s been a day filled with work, home schooling my children, and (because the universe loves me just that little bit extra) a…
How Gas Station Coffee Saved My Sanity
The clock on my dashboard read [6:17] AM. I didn’t bother to look at the temperature on my screen since my windows were frosted over. I hadn’t slept well in three nights,…
7 Habits of a Positive Work Life Balance (Part 1)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People had such a great impact on me and the Franklin-Covey training I received years ago shaped me as a leader and a person. …
7 Habits of a Positive Work Life Balance (Part 2)
The first 3 habits discussed steps we need to take to be independent; in other words, personal (private) mastery. The next 3 Habits add the team (Public) dynamic into the…
What if every weekend was a 3 day weekend? Considering the Compressed Workweek.
In a society where life is becoming increasingly complex we sometimes need a job that can be flexible beyond the normal 9-5, 9-7, 8-10pm Monday-Saturday timeframe. The compressed workweek can…
Managers: The Key to Positive Work-Life Balance
A job in itself does not sentence a person to long hours, family conflict and a generally unhappy life. Sure, some lines of work require more hours or intensive types…
What’s Your Work-life Personality Style?
It’s [10:30] AM and you are on the treadmill at the gym. It is your late day at work and are not due to check into the office until noon. …