{"id":28280,"date":"2021-03-09T19:00:38","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T23:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=28280"},"modified":"2021-03-10T19:53:35","modified_gmt":"2021-03-10T23:53:35","slug":"achieving-a-work-life-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/achieving-a-work-life-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on Achieving a Work-Life Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you struggle to keep up with workplace expectations<\/a> and often find yourself staying late or bringing your work home with you? Do you want to work on achieving a work-life balance<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out of everything you do at work, there are likely to be three tasks that, in total, account for the majority of the value you contribute. Focusing on these tasks will make you more productive, resulting in more time for your personal life. This is the first step in achieving a work-life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading for tips on how you can come closer to achieving a work-life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Achieving a Work-Life Balance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Determining your three most important tasks for your job and the three most important things in your personal life can help you on your way to achieving a work-life balance and be happier and more satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out of everything you do at work, there are likely to be three tasks that, in total, account for the majority of your workplace expectations<\/strong>. To perform your best and make your maximum contribution, you need to identify these key tasks and focus on them. Anything not directly related to these tasks should be put on the back burner, delegated, or eliminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focusing on the few tasks that contribute the most to your company will increase your results and your value<\/strong>. When you\u2019re worth more to your company, your compensation will increase. You may even find that you\u2019re working fewer hours because you\u2019re not wasting time chasing a lot of unimportant things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Life Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Focusing on the most important workplace expectations will make you more productive, resulting in more time for your personal life. But there too, you need to identify what\u2019s most important and work on achieving a work-life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help identify your personal priorities, try this exercise. In 30 seconds, write down your three most important goals in the following areas: a financial\/career goal, a relationship\/family goal, and a health\/fitness goal. Then grade yourself to assess where you\u2019re satisfied and where you want to improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refine your goals by asking these additional questions (answer each in under 30 seconds):<\/p>\n\n\n\n