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Top tips for putting the balance in your work-life balance

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You may have a to-do list with 50 tasks on it, so you need to prioritize those tasks into four categories. They are: Urgent and important Important but not urgent Urgent but not important Neither urgent nor important.

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Create a timeline of your activities. Specific computer programs can help with this, or you can customize your own Excel spreadsheet or Word table. Put dates across the top and activities down the side. Break each task into components. Include family commitments – such as holidays, birthday parties, etc. – so you don’t forget that you are unavailable for work on those days.

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Are you a morning person? If you are, assign tough, high-concentration tasks to the mornings.  Don’t leave the tough tasks until its night time and vice versa.

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When personal issues arise, it can be tempting to bury yourself in your work.  Don’t do it If you don’t make time for your personal life – your “me” time, including your family and your health. Set work hours for yourself and do everything in your power to stick to them. Otherwise, before you know it, you’ll be working until midnight every night.

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Remember to take time out throughout your day. Some tasks are easier than others, so if you find yourself with an hour up your sleeve, be realistic about whether you can “afford” to rest or not. You might not have time every day to simply sit and “be”, but do your best to give yourself a lunch break. Also, make a point of getting up and stretching every 15 minutes. It will help you become clearer, more focused and more productive.

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Be realistic At the end of each working day, perform a little self-analysis.  Ask yourself what worked today, what didn’t, what went wrong and how the issue can be fixed. Don’t forget to tap into the valuable resources around you – your peers – for help.

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When fear or self-doubt or anxiety creeps in, do some work on your mental health such as meditation or reading a business book. Alternatively, spend time with someone who will lift you up and support you.

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Working for yourself does tend to require long hours and not much downtime, so invest in equipment that will support you. That includes getting a comfortable chair, an ergonomic keyboard, a support stand for your laptop, etc. An ergonomic assessment of your workspace is worth every cent.

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Working by yourself can get lonely, so schedule some phone calls or coffee time for a catch-up with like-minded colleagues to discuss  challenges or ideas,  and offer each other support. S haring is caring.

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It’s easy to cancel the gym, the evening run or the yoga class because a client wants something done yesterday. Instead, ensure exercise is given as much priority as your clients and making money. A healthy body means a fresh mind, which means you will function better and complete tasks in less time.

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Make time for something you love – other than work – and give it the time it deserves.  It will energise and refresh you, and enable you to nurture the creative thought that is essential to every business owner.

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Make time for a holiday and book in personal breaks, at least quarterly.  Even a long weekend every quarter is better than nothing.

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Top tips for putting the balance in your work-life balance

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