The pressure and stress of work for many
continues to build, as does the number of people
who work long hours. The nature of work is
changing because of a more global market and the
increase in information and communications
technology. Technology advances are changing the
way in which companies compete. The place and
time of work is becoming more ubiquitous as cell
phones, the Internet, PDAs and the 24-hour
global economy seem to control our working and
non-working lives.
Those who have
achieved work-life balance are better positioned
to handle today's demands. They are more
satisfied with their work and home lives; better
able to fulfill their responsibilities at home,
work and in the community with less guilt or
regret; more healthy physically, emotionally and
socially; have a sense of control and make
better informed decisions rather than forced
sacrifices and trade offs.
In this issue,
we examine the cause and effect of work-life
balance as well as imbalance. The dilemma is
clear: work-life imbalance is a problem--for
individuals as well as organizations.
I
live by the motto: "Work to live, not live to
work."
S. Thomas
Wharton
OI Partners - Lifocus (Warwick,
RI)
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Work-Life
Balance: A Personal Story
The challenge of work-life balance is a
central theme for many people. After
experiencing 13 years of burnout, one
entrepreneur finally created his own formula for
effective work-life balance.
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 Work-Life Balance: Tips for Staying
Focused and Productive
Twenty four hours. That’s all we get. Yet
the amount of work we must try to squeeze into
those hours can be mind-boggling. Not to mention
the family responsibilities, household
maintenance, social commitments and life in
general. The following tried-and-true tips can
help.
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Eliminating
Energy Drains for a Better Work-Life
Balance
Your work-life balance depends on how
effectively you allocate your energy and
attention. Things that nag at you, drive you
crazy and worry you can hinder an effective
work-life balance. Here are some techniques for
eliminating energy
drains.
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I
Don't Have Time For That!
What do you say you don't have time for?
Exercise? Revising your resume? Organizing your
office? When we change what we believe about our
time, it can make a dramatic difference in what
we accomplish. Here is
how.
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