- Unplug: while smartphones have made the daily commute more enjoyable, sometimes it’s a good idea to simply shut off your phone. Even while you’re at home or enjoying a playdate or are out with friends, switch off your data. That way though you’re accessible, you phone won’t keep pinging with various notifications.
- Exercise or meditate: Self-care is as important as spending time with family and friends. Physical activity will keep you energized, fit and healthy and meditation will give you the tools to manage your stress levels. It’ll also mean a necessary break from everything that needs your attention so you can focus on you.
- Time management: as much as possible, limit the time you spend doing work. Try not to take work home and prioritize so you get major chunks of work out of the way. For more tips on how to save time, check this.
- Stop multitasking: we think productivity increases when we multitask but it only reduces since you’re not doing anything wholeheartedly. If you’re at a family dinner, stay away from your phone. Work calls can wait for half an hour.
- Small steps: humans don’t work well with change. There is always resistance. Start small. Stay consistent. A work-life balance is a lifestyle change and it will not be successful overnight.
