Anyone who works in a job that has some kind of thinking or decision making has been tempted to bring work home with them at some point. This practice tends to create more stress in our lives. You need to find a happy balance between work and home life. Once you bring it home with you there is no difference between “work” and “home”. They become the same thing. We have to keep remembering that becoming a work-a-holic does not really improve our bottom line or productivity. It only adds to the stresses of everyday life. When you bring that report home that needs to be done by Monday morning; that stress along with the stresses of married life, of being a parent and the never ending stress of being a home owner does not make for a happy life in general. We need to remember the important things in life and that to me if family and keeping yourself as a priority.
When we work all day every day with no time set aside for living life, you just get more overwhelmed. We lose sight of reality and get out of touch with our creativity.
At times like this we need to take a step back from our situation and review what has been going on and make changes from there. For me it usually comes down to reprioritizing and awareness. Looking at work not as a problem or some place I don’t want to be but as a place that pays me well to solve problem and help people. This is a way for me to look at my job in a whole new light. I do have to keep reminding myself to be happy, smile, and it is OK. Everything is going to be OK and if it is not; make a change to fix it. Don’t wait do it now and you will see all the difference in the world. Never bring your work home ( if you can possibly help it ) this will only create more stress. Work will still be there in the morning. This also goes the other way; don’t bring your honey-do list to work with you. It will be there when you get home.
I found the following list from a website called Stress Institute.com. Very good ideas. Love these!
What are three simple things we can do to achieve work-life balance?
Just remember A-C-E, "ace": Awareness. Choice. Energy.
Just remember A-C-E, "ace": Awareness. Choice. Energy.
This 3 step process is simple, does not cost any money, does not require you to trek off to a distant land, does not mean you must search for a guru, and doesn't take any more time out of your busy day. Its power lies in its simplicity. | <><><><>
A. Deepen your awareness through listening deeply and noticing two things: what throws you off balance, and what brings you calm and fulfillment. Many of my clients that I see at 4pm, can't remember what they ate for breakfast or lunch that day. If they don't look down at their clothes, many can't remember what they wore to work that day. AWARENESS. Being mindful, present in your life.
C. Exercise the power of choice. Choose to release what drains you and embrace what truly nourishes you. When you begin to make life giving choices in your life, you will be able to make many more decisions easily. Realizing your life is the consequences of your choices becomes very empowering.
E. You will reclaim the energy that is your natural birthright. You life will become a powerful dynamic concentric circle. The more aware you become the more you become aware of your choices. The more you realize that your life is created by your choices the more real energy and power you will experience in your life.
E. You will reclaim the energy that is your natural birthright. You life will become a powerful dynamic concentric circle. The more aware you become the more you become aware of your choices. The more you realize that your life is created by your choices the more real energy and power you will experience in your life.
So in conclusion: Be aware of your triggers. Know when you are at the end of your rope, know when you are ready to scream, know when you have had enough and at that point take a step back and re-prioritize.
Warm regards and love –
Erin
