Balance between Work & Family

Balance between Work & Family

Here are some ideas that can help you achieve an improved balance between work and family.

Tips for perfect working

• Schedule your a daily ‘to-do’ list and prioritise the tasks.
• Do the most urgent work and do the rest as it demands.
• Break large tasks into smaller parts and do one at a time based on the priority.
• Periodically review your work .
• When feeling prolonged and incomplete , then re-prioritise  the work and time logs
• Ask for support when you need it. Do not hesitate.
•  Ask for  feedback about  work and try to change the needed.
• Plan quiet time during the day when you can put your head down and focus on

getting your work done.

·         Do not waste your time in the work place.

·         Since we are paid we have to contribute, what is expected of us.

• Don’t try to pack too much into one day. Have realistic expectations of what you

can achieve.

• At the end of the day, review your ‘to-do’ list and re-prioritise your work for the  

next day.

• Delegate work. do not over stuff you.
• Because circumstances  may change- don’t be afraid to re-negotiate

expectations and flexible arrangements may be  required.

• Remember always  - if  your home front is  well organised, you will be more effective at work too.

·         Tips to manage your home  and its duties

·         Plan, shop and prepare meals in advance when possible, making it easier to attend to when you get home. Consider shopping online to save time.

• Keep a family calendar to schedule holidays, events, appointments and other important times .you can plan work and other family commitments around these dates.
• Establish a family routine and  encourage the family members to share the household chores.
• Get help when you need it for the chores you can’t find time for. Eliminate unnecessary chores.
• Make time to relax. Reward yourself with the things that you enjoy doing in your personal time. It include walking the dog once a week, going to yoga
• Don’t do too much and run yourself worn out, lean on your partner and family to help you when things get really hectic.
• Look for ways to manage your working week more simply, e.g. allocate a day a week that you have a takeaway dinner, or do the shopping.
• Prepare yourself and the children the night before for the day ahead e.g. packing lunch, preparing clothes to wear etc.
• Plan nice things to do with your family on days off work, something to look forward to for both you and your children.
• Find time to exercise. Even a 20 minute walk twice a week can work wonders. This can be done to and from work, during lunch or with the family when you get home.

NB: I have found this interesting and with little plus and minus  I like to share it with you.  hope it is useful .Strike a perfect balance.