The document discusses the importance of balancing work and personal life. It notes that too many work hours can lead to negative health, stress, and relationship issues. It recommends identifying priorities and communicating needs to both work and family in order to set clear expectations. Suggestions for achieving better balance include learning time management, being organized, saying no to unnecessary tasks, taking time off, and consciously separating work and personal time. Maintaining work-life balance is important for overall health and requires continuous evaluation of needs.

1. Work – Life Balance Madhuri Chopurala

2. Work - Life Work and Personal life need to be balanced otherwise result is harmful effects Too many work hours may result in fatigue, injury, negativity, health issues, stress, productivity and effeciency issues, ruin relationships with family and friends etc.

3. Take control of work-life balance Identify things that are important for you to work towards healthier balance – the ones that you enjoy the most Demands change with time like growing family, change of interests in life/work etc.

4. Take control of Work Life Balance Identify if your work load demands more working hours and learn to manage it – check if flex hours/ work from home few days in a week is the option Setting clear expectation at work and also at home do not expect things to be super “clean”

5. Take control of work-life Balance Open communication at work and with Family / Friends will minimize gaps Learn to say “no” – this is key for those obligatory work one does for no credit gain – also same for outside of work tasks Take a time management session – helps with managing time effectively Learn to be organized

6. Take control of work-life Balance Women need to fight the guilt of having job and family It is ok to ask for help and if some one is offering help do not hesitate to take it Take a time management session – helps with managing time effectively and learn to be organized

7. Take control of work-life Balance Consciously separate work and personal time Take time off to go travelling with Family and Friends – you do not want to wait to retire to go on vacation when one could be challenged by health issues

8. Conclusion It is a continuous process to evaluate your current situation of work life needs and work with it. If you think of Healthier life it needs to be Balanced.