Once we step out of our life as carefree students, we start to consider ourselves as adults who need to earn to survive the “real” world (at least, that’s what most people might say). Pursuing a good career with a good pay has its merits: it will give you the mindset of prioritizing work over anything else. This can lead to us saying okay to more work outside our work schedule. Stress can zap our concentration, make us irritable or depressed, and harm our personal and professional relationships.
What we have to realize is that our life shouldn’t revolve solely around work. We have to learn to loosen up and achieve a proper work-life balance. Here are some tips to help you with that:
Have something to look forward to at home.
This can be a pet, a new game, a series you wouldn’t miss for anything, or simply the soft and alluring comfort of your bed. These are just some things that will make you excited to go home and will also help lessen your stress from work.
Never work beyond your limit.
Admit it– there are times when you can’t help but say yes to more work even though your hands are already full. Doing this will stress you more than usual; it might even lead you to suffer from a burnout. Whether you’re eyeing for a promotion or simply trying to impress your boss, know your limits and learn to say NO. Trust me, quality always trumps quantity every time.
Manage your time properly.
According to Forbes, instead of trying to do everything, focus on the activities you specialize in and value the most, then delegate or outsource the rest. Create a schedule for your work and after-work activities. You should also have proper task prioritization to easily determine what to do next. This helps a lot especially if you’re starting to feel that work is increasing each and every day.
Stay healthy and fit.
Did you know that exercise has some direct stress-busting benefits? Aside from increasing your overall health and sense of well-being, it can also help you keep the stress away. Don’t just slave away in the office and let your work eat you alive! Start taking care of yourself now. A 30-minute cardio exercise daily will put more pep in your step. Try it!
There are a lot of different ways to achieve work-life balance. Find something that works for you and stick to it. Good luck!
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Law is a marketing staff member who has an insatiable love for video games. He aims to be the very best like no one ever was.
Lawrence del Prado
Law is a marketing staff who has an insatiable curiosity about almost everything. He also loves playing video games and aims to be the very best like no one ever was.
