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william
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Elk River, Minnesota
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how do you keep a good work-life balance?
My plan for later life is to live on the second floor of a coffee shop i hope to run, but I'm unsure what a good work-life balance would look like, and it'd be useful to have an example.
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Danna Rother
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McDade, TX
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Hello William!
I've recently adopted a new perspective on the concept of work-life balance, which I now prefer to call work-life 'integration.' With the advancements in technology today, it's become more feasible than ever to seamlessly blend work and personal life in a way that suits your individual needs.
Here are some strategies that have worked wonders for me:
- Combine your work and personal schedules into a single calendar. This way, you have all your commitments in one convenient location.
- Incorporate tasks and reminders into your calendar and set alerts as required.
- Grant access to your calendar to those who need to be aware of your schedule. This allows them to keep track of your activities and even add reminders or events.
- Organize your reminder or task lists into categories for easy reference.
- Make use of travel time by turning it into a productive period. You can listen to podcasts, playbacks, and even plan your day using voice-to-text features for hands-free convenience.
- Utilize your mobile phone and Bluetooth earbuds to stay connected with work even when you're out and about, like during your child's practice or game.
I trust these suggestions will provide you with a foundation on how to leverage technology to integrate your work and personal life effectively.
I've recently adopted a new perspective on the concept of work-life balance, which I now prefer to call work-life 'integration.' With the advancements in technology today, it's become more feasible than ever to seamlessly blend work and personal life in a way that suits your individual needs.
Here are some strategies that have worked wonders for me:
- Combine your work and personal schedules into a single calendar. This way, you have all your commitments in one convenient location.
- Incorporate tasks and reminders into your calendar and set alerts as required.
- Grant access to your calendar to those who need to be aware of your schedule. This allows them to keep track of your activities and even add reminders or events.
- Organize your reminder or task lists into categories for easy reference.
- Make use of travel time by turning it into a productive period. You can listen to podcasts, playbacks, and even plan your day using voice-to-text features for hands-free convenience.
- Utilize your mobile phone and Bluetooth earbuds to stay connected with work even when you're out and about, like during your child's practice or game.
I trust these suggestions will provide you with a foundation on how to leverage technology to integrate your work and personal life effectively.