Life is too short to do one thing at a time. That's my motto. Perhaps that's why it seemed perfectly reasonable to adopt my first child while in college. Then to birth my second while in college. Then to get pregnant with my third while in college. My twenties were a flurry, a whirlwind of little chores and major events. Oh buddy, what a rush! But when I graduated from … [Read more...]
How Are You Balancing Things?
There are times when balancing life responsibilities can become overwhelming. Have you ever felt that setting priorities between work and life can be at odds? The balancing act can feel like you are walking on a tight rope with no safety net below. Also, deciding the best use of your time changes depending on the chapter of life you are experiencing. What matters most to you … [Read more...]
Imbalance Can Work: Stop Stressing About Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is a loaded concept, promising perfect harmony across all areas of our life. It’s an unrealistic ideal we’ve set up as a proxy for happiness, implying that “balance” is an achievable zen-like state where all our obligations — professional and personal — receive equal amounts of attention. Let’s be honest, though. Not everyone wants to achieve balance … [Read more...]
3 Ways Successful Women Leaders Have Mastered Work-Life Balance
A recent Internet search on “work/life balance is…” brought up the following responses: “A joke,” “a myth," and “impossible.” If you feel the same way, you are not alone. We are all familiar with the routine, whether you’re a CEO or just starting your career: You wake up early, work long hours as hard as you can to get everything done, then wrap up in record time and race … [Read more...]
How to Champion Equality and Attract More Women Workers
It’s sad but true, there’s a notable absence of women in the workforce in top level positions after the age of thirty. Why? Well, the answer is fairly obvious I guess. While there have been quantum shifts in social trends with more women having children later; until biology catches up with society, the ticking clock is still a reality. Thanks to miserable maternity packages, … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Effectively Work from Home
Working from home is fun. It gives you the liberty to be your own boss. Whether it is about scheduling a Skype call with a colleague or attending a client meeting—everything happens at your convenience. However, at the same time, there’s always a small window for being undisciplined. You have the choice to get up at noon, postpone an important call, and even to work at … [Read more...]
Is Your Smartphone Killing Your Relationship?
The truth is, like it or not, most of us are slaves to our smartphones. In a digital age where we’re constantly connected, we’re so used to having access to everything instantly at the tap of a tactile screen that the very idea of leaving the house without them is about as appalling a prospect as leaving the baby behind. Maybe worse. We use smartphones to scan the news, … [Read more...]
4 Ways Startups can Support Work-Life Balance
A startup employee who works 9 to 5, Monday - Friday, with a half-hour lunch break every day is, in my opinion, the modern-day equivalent of a mermaid. People say they exist, but I know I’ve never met one. Working for a startup can be a lot of pressure, but it can also be incredibly exciting. Watching a business grow from humble beginnings, and contributing directly to its … [Read more...]
How I Created a Comfortable Work-Life Balance
What do we mean by the phrase, work-life balance? I have found from my years of experience that creating a balance between career obligations and personal responsibilities always seems to be a juggling act. What may seem balanced at one point in life will seem out of kilter at another time. The Early Years In my early years of career development, I was quite willing to … [Read more...]
Aiding Employees in Their Quest for Work-Life Balance
It's a rare interview with a job applicant that at some point doesn't include the words "work-life balance" from the candidate. The reference is usually made when the potential employee is discussing the fact that they want to be dedicated to their work in your firm, but they are also a family person and want time to pursue life separate from their workplace. Usually they … [Read more...]