is where I talk about stuff that happens on the job. Stuff that affects the average employee. Whether you are facing difficult situations on the job, need tips on how to organize yourself and workspace, right down to sharing work philosophies, like " I come and I go" which got a few comments from my readers who brought that particular philosophy to my attention in the first place! They then went on and openly discussed their thoughts about that with me. In any case, this is the post, "On THE jOb", where I talk about those kinds of things, with discretion mind you! People need an outlet.
Oh! By the way, mind you, I NEVER MENTION companies, your bosses names or their exact positions or anything that would specifically describe the people and places mentioned! Not even my own jobs! As I take from many of my own experiences from jobs I've had. I have been working since I was 15, I'm 42 now. So, I have alot of experiences to share, as do you! I also, often use experiences from my readers, from close friends and things I see in the news too! Anything that would be useful in creating thought provoking moments, uncovering some behavior on the job that needs to be uncovered! YOU, my Dear Readers, some of you anyway, have proven to be a great source of inspiration and information! So, THANK YOU!
Today's topic is "BALANCE."
Balance is very important in creating a happy, productive life for a working person. Balancing leisure time, family life along with work hours can be quite difficult at times, but it is necessary to keep striving for some balance in these areas. NO matter whether or not you have "perfected" this task, there is always room for improvement! Of course, you obviously understand that all aspects of your life are important and they are needed to support each other! Leisure time, is needed for wind down, relaxation, and rejuvenation! Work is needed to benefit you financially as well as mentally. Relationships are needed to fulfill, you emotionally. A good balance is needed so that these areas of your life support each other, but so they also don't crowd out each other as well!
Working person, here are some tips to help you have a balanced life:
So, tip #1. Learn to evaluate priorities and focus on the big picture.
Figure out what the priority is among your priorities, what needs to be dealt with now and what can wait! Keep in mind though, the outcome or the "big Picture" of your prioritized list.
Tip # 2. Know how to use long-range planning, prioritizing and organizational skills to make sense out of conflicting demands.
Tip # 3. See a warning light go off when the demands of work intrude on family time, or when family responsibilities distract you on the job.
When this happens, (to most of us it does at some time or other). It's OK! It can be handled. Just step back and breath! Take some time for yourself to get things back in order.
Don't be alarmed! It may be just be a matter of your taking an earlier lunch break or an extra break to quickly put things in perspective, if your are on the job when this happens.
You may even have to take the day off or take a few days off to get your affairs and priorities in order. This is called life people and things happen! Just learn to recognize them when they do! Handle them with gentler and care.
Tip # 4. Know that leisure time, including private time AWAY from spouses and family members, is healthy and essential to rejuvenate your spirit, body and soul!
Moms, don't feel guilty when YOU need a timeout from the kids! With all that women AND men have to deal with, guilt can sometimes creep up and take a very healthy thing and make it monstrous and disastrous! With women in particular, with the sort of chores that have been assigned to us "by nature", being the nurturing, compassionate, strong, multi-tasking creatures that we are, the loads we carry can often be more overwhelming and crippling at times. So, we need to be extra mindful of taking time for ourselves and "UN-LOADING STUFF." Personally, I take that part to heart, the "unloading of stuff." I started keeping a journal
"for an outlet" as opposed for secret keeping purposes, at age 15 and I still continue to write today (as you can see), to unload stuff. Not only does writing help me to unload stuff, writing also helps me to face some things, providing clarity to the situation! I also discovered a long time ago, that the more I write when I'm faced with troubles, the more I discover I NEED to write! Writing my frustrations, thoughts and emotions down in all their fullness, (often times,
I write down what I can't safely say aloud) really helps to get it out and away from me! Often times, I write so furiously that it just looks like "scribble" to the untrained eye. See, when I'm writing, I hold nothing back! It helps me to move on and away from the problem more quickly! Though, not every time I'm writing because I'm frustrated! And Yes! I do carry a tablet with me to most places to "release" during those tough times especially, even to church and work! Writing for me is soothing! Writing may not be for you, but it REALLY HELPS ME!
Tip # 5. Approach your commitments with well defined goals and a positive attitude:
Tip # 6. Value open communication with other co-workers and your family members, and friends.
Tip # 6 Learn how to shift gears when it's time to RE-FOCUS your priorities.
When it is time to go home...Be AT HOME (outside of work)!
Don't let your mind be at work!
Enjoy and take full advantage of your time away from your work place. Relish relationships, quiet moments, fun moments...BREATHE!
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES PEOPLE!
Have a balanced life and A Life WELL LIVED!
Meetta
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