The document discusses the importance of work-life balance, detailing its benefits such as improved health and increased productivity. It outlines common challenges and provides practical tips to maintain this balance, including setting boundaries, prioritizing tasks, and regularly engaging in relaxation activities. Additionally, it suggests involving one's support system to enhance communication about workloads.

1. MAINTAINING WORK-LIFE BALANCE
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

2. What is work-life
balance?
• Finding the right mix between work and
personal life for a happy and fulfilling
existence
• Balancing your job with your personal life
in a way that allows you to enjoy both
without feeling overwhelmed or stressed
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3. Why Is Work-Life
Balance Important?
• Improved mental and physical health
• Increased productivity and job satisfaction
• Enhanced personal relationships
• Reduced stress and burnout
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4. Common Challenges faced
• Overworking and burnout
• Inability to disconnect from work
• Difficulty in setting boundaries
• Stressful expectations
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5. Tips for Maintaining Work-Life Balance
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6. 1. Set Clear Boundaries
• Establish clear work hours
• Avoid work-related activities during
personal time
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2. Prioritize Your Tasks
• Use the Eisenhower Box technique to
categorize tasks by urgency and importance
• Delegate tasks that others can handle to free up
your time for essential responsibilities
• Regularly review your to-do list and re-prioritize
based on changing circumstances

8. 3. Learn to Say No
• Assess your workload and commitments
before agreeing to take on new tasks
• Politely decline additional work if it will
compromise your work-life balance or
existing commitments
• Offer alternative solutions, such as
suggesting a different timeframe or
recommending another colleague for
the task
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9. 4. Take Regular Breaks
• Use the Pomodoro Technique—work for 25
minutes, then take a 5-minute break
• Stand up, stretch, and move around during
breaks to rejuvenate your body and mind
• Disconnect from screens during breaks to
reduce eye strain and mental fatigue
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Exercise and Maintain a
Healthy Diet
• Schedule regular exercise sessions in your
weekly calendar and treat them as non-
negotiable appointments
• Plan and prepare healthy meals in advance to
ensure you have nutritious options
readily available
• Stay hydrated and snack on healthy options
like fruits, nuts, or yogurt throughout the day
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11. 6. Establish a Relaxation Routine
• Set aside time each day for relaxation
activities, such as reading, or listening to
music
• Practice mindfulness or guided
meditation to reduce stress and increase
mental clarity
• Engage in a hobby you enjoy, like
painting, gardening, or playing a musical
instrument
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12. 7. Involve Your Support System
• Schedule regular check-ins with your supervisor to
discuss workload and potential adjustments
• Clearly communicate your capacity and workload,
emphasizing the need for a balanced workload
• Propose strategies to optimize work processes and
increase efficiency to better manage your time
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