IT’S TIME TO FIND BALANCE AGAIN

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September 23, 2020
IT’S TIME TO FIND BALANCE AGAIN

Work/life balance is a common struggle across all industries. Typically, there are several cues through the day that help our brains know when it’s time to move to the next activity. Our commute allows us to “boot up,” grabbing coffee or going to the restroom forces us to take a break (and a little walk), post-lunch we’re ready to hunker down for a productive sprint and leaving work tells our brain it’s okay to shift gears and leave the rest for tomorrow.


Working from home virtually, we miss out on these built-in cues that help us move through the day and achieve balance. Without them, it can be difficult to pull yourself away from work, especially during a busy season.



To combat the urge to keep working into all hours of the night, it’s important to intentionally look for ways to re-engage the cues you were used to.

Wake up early enough to give yourself time to mentally prepare for the day.

If the first thing you do in the morning is boot up your computer and start the daily grind, you aren’t giving your brain time to adjust from sleeping to working.



Turn your commute time into self-care time. Get dressed (it’s ok to stay comfy, but no pajamas), make yourself a hot cup of coffee, browse current events, and ease into your day.

Set a timer.

Take at least one break in the morning, lunch at the same time everyday, and a break in the afternoon. Walking your dog is a great morning and afternoon break in your day. The furry companions also need the change of scenery.


Don’t forget to listen to your body and drink plenty of water and snack if needed.


Use this time to walk around, stretch, and engage in something that is not work related. (Don’t check your email!)



PS: We love this timer cube from Amazon.

Implement a cut-off time.

If you need to use your afternoon commute time to get a little bit of extra work done, that’s ok – especially during a busy season. But remember to spend your evenings with your family and friends, enjoy a nice dinner, and decompress from your hard day’s work.



Let tomorrow’s work be just that – tomorrow’s.

Having trouble turning off?

You may simply be experiencing temporary overload due to the industry’s increased workload right now. Implementing strategies that help eliminate the temptation to work incredible amounts of overtime will actually help boost your productivity.



If you feel your current position is part of the problem and you’re looking to make a job change, give us a call. We’re here to help you find balance again.

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