1. THE SPACE BETWEEN: CREATING
WELL-BEING IN YOUR BUSY LIFE
Amanda Bourke
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2. YOU are responsible for your health
Nobody is a bigger advocate for your health,
than you
Listen to your body and if something feels
wrong, persist with looking for answers
3. Be adaptable
Things won’t always go to plan
You may need to make sacrifices to get where
you want to be
Know your limits
4. Prioritise your health
If you’re not at your best, you
can’t do your best
Don’t feel guilty for taking time to
look after yourself
It takes work
5. Be honest and open with your employer
Communicate your situation to your employer
Honest communication about your situation is about setting
realistic expectations. It’s not about soliciting pity, it’s about
opening a conversation when it feels right to do so
7. Find what
works for you
Research different strategies, try different
things
Use data to help
Support network
8. Be a supportive manager
Flexibility allows true work / life balance
Flexible work conditions lead to employee satisfaction and
happiness, leading to employee retention
Leads to improved performance
Set expectations and guidelines – flexibility doesn’t come at the
cost of accountability
Encourage open communication
If you don't trust them, why are they working for you?
9. Summary
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR YOUR HEALTH
BE ADAPTABLE PRIORITISE YOUR
HEALTH
BE HONEST AND OPEN
WITH YOUR EMPLOYER
BE ORGANISED FIND WHAT WORKS
FOR YOU
