This
is an area I’m extremely passionate about. Technology is obviously one
huge factor that makes creating work/life balance an issue. We are
always on, always available, no matter where we are. So it’s up to YOU
to create the boundaries and the space you need. The trick is to
demonstrate flexibility, while also creating boundaries. This is where
thinking like a startup makes good sense. So for instance, perhaps there
is a major deadline or project (not just everyday business as usual) —
that’s a good time to step up, to be present, to go the extra mile, even
if it infringes on personal time. But when that is complete, it’s ok
(and advised) to revert back to your boundaries and the balance you
need. If we don’t take time to recharge, our work suffers. Workaholics
don’t create better work. It’s about working smartly and keeping a
dynamic schedule — not one that is obsessive or one that does not
acknowledge that sometimes you do need a little imbalance to eventually
capture the lifestyle you need.
Time management
is also important. One of the overarching principles I advocate is
eliminating choice where it doesn’t bring you immediate joy or
learnings. So, for instance, I eat the same thing for breakfast and
lunch everyday, and I don’t spend time staring at my closet because I
operate primarily from a tight capsule wardrobe, so everything is
complementary and flexible. Too much choice doesn’t make us happy and
you can get decision fatigue, which leave you with less energy and time
for the things that really matter.
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