Balancing Work and Your Personal Life

Do you ever find yourself struggling to keep a balance between work and personal life?

There may be times in our life where it becomes difficult to balance our work life and our personal life due to the demands of our jobs and what is expected of us. However, to keep our mental health intact and healthy, it is important that we learn and exercise efficient ways to keep our sanity while balancing both work and personal life demands. 

• Make sure to spend time with family and friends even as hard as it may be fitting it into your busy schedule – This allows you to get your mind off of things that may be troubling and can give you a break by simply enjoying the company around you.
• Schedule a vacation or getaway for yourself – It’s always nice to have something to look forward to and keep you going through daily life chores

• Practice yoga – This can make you healthier in body, mind and spirit
• Start journaling – Keeping a journal and simply writing, is cathartic for some because it can help you feel better when you later go back and read about the good experiences or days in your life 
• Cultivate a hobby which gives you joy and allows you to find an escape from reality
• Exercise – improves overall health
• Make sure you sleep on time – Have a similar morning routine each day so it’s easier to leave the house daily and being well rested can make a big difference when performing daily tasks
• Maintain a professional work relationship with coworkers – Being in a comfortable/friendly work environment makes you actually want to go to work on a daily basis and you find it more rewarding
• Fulfill the requirements of your job and follow through with meetings and session/workshops to enhance your skills

~Hena Saleem