We all think we’re the ones who can have it all: the ideal family life and the dream career. But striking a perfect balance between employee wellbeing and personal wellbeing is seldom – if ever – how life works out. Your job takes more energy than you’d care for and your family life is riddled with challenges. It can be hard to balance your work life and your home life, but learning these simple tips from EnContext Media to help even things out can drastically change things for the better.
Make Time for Exercise
Busy professionals have a lot on their plates, not just during work hours but well beyond. Because of this, it can be easy to let important things like exercise fall by the wayside. But making time for exercise is crucial and can greatly promote employee wellbeing. Harvard Health Publishing explains exercising can be a great stress reliever, will boost your self-confidence and personal discipline, and stimulates the production of endorphins, which are your body’s natural mood elevators.
If it’s hard to find time to squeeze in 30 minutes of exercise here and there, consider where you can add activities in your daily life. Take your dog for a stroll before work, or catch a brisk walk on your way to a restaurant for lunch. And you don’t have to make time to go to the gym — you can easily work out in your home with affordable exercise equipment like a yoga mat or dumbbells. Pair your new workout equipment with a fitness app that offers a variety of workout programs and guidance on exercise techniques, and you have your own home gym and personal trainer!
Prioritize ‘Me Time’
In addition to making time to improve your physical health, take time to tend your mental and emotional health. It’s easy to feel burnt out when you’re giving 100 percent at both work and to your family, so the Adrenal Fatigue Solution notes it’s vital to take some time to relax. Give yourself an hour each night to unwind and do something you enjoy. Work on a knitting project, take a hot bath, or enjoy the aroma of some essential oils with a diffuser.
If you find yourself drawn to your phone while you’re chilling, add some apps that are relaxation-oriented. A little time meditating, being creative, or listening to soothing sounds can work wonders for your personal and employee wellbeing, whereas social media might lead to negative feelings and stress.
Don’t Ignore Your Social Life
As Odyssey explains, part of achieving a work-life balance is not turning down invitations to social activities with friends and family. It’s just as important to maintain relationships outside of work as it is within work, but it can be all too easy to put loved ones on the backburner.
Remember, your friends and family have been there for you longer than your career has, and with the right attention they’ll be there for you long after your career is over, so nurture those bonds. Take a friend out for lunch out of the blue, or stop by a relative’s house for a chat some Saturday morning. You’ll be glad you did!
Time Management
What it all comes down to is how you manage your time. If you have poor time management, you’ll end up getting sucked into longer hours at work while feeling overwhelmed with how much there is to do once you get home. Make a to-do list or add a time management app to your phone to keep track of your tasks, and schedule your time so you can get everything done.
Finding a healthier balance of your personal wellness and your employee wellbeing can feel impossible. Take care of your body, your mind, and your relationships, and you’ll be happier and healthier as a result.
Written exclusively for our company by Courtney Rosenfeld