For anyone who wants to create a balance in their life at home and at work there are various areas that you need to look at. You may not actually be aware of how all these different areas affect you when it comes to leading a balanced life. The various areas of your life to look at include: • Spouse/Partner • Children • Parents • Relatives • Friends • Work • Colleagues • Boss • Your own health Take a look at each area and determine if you are happy with each one. Things to ask yourself include questions such as: • Do I spend enough time with these people? • Do I get along with them? • Do I enjoy what I am doing? • Do I eat a healthy diet? • Do I exercise enough?
If there is an area that gives you an answer that you are not happy about, then this is a point that needs improvement. If you aren't exercising enough look for ways to improve this. Can you incorporate exercise into a family activity such as going hiking or swimming? This fulfills you in two areas, spending time on exercise and spending time with your family. If your answer to the work question is no, that you dislike your job. Look for ways to correct this. Can you ask for a transfer to another department or even relocate to a new office? Or is it time to look for a new job altogether? When you have even one area that you are dissatisfied with this can ruin any balance in your life. The above list of areas are only suggestions and you may have others that you want to include. Simply create your own list of the people and things that are important to you. Then examine each one to see if you are happy with the current outcomes of each.
