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Chapter 15 Living a Balanced Life

Chapter 15 Living a Balanced Life. Lesson 15.1 Work Isn’t Everything!. Why it is important to balance the different parts of your life How to make time for school, work, family, and friends. Discover.

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Chapter 15 Living a Balanced Life

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  1. Chapter 15 Living a Balanced Life Lesson 15.1 Work Isn’t Everything!

  2. Why it is important to balance the different parts of your life How to make time for school, work, family, and friends Discover

  3. Life is more than work. Friends, family members, and activities other than work bring meaning to life. They also give meaning to the work you do. Why It’s Important

  4. balance leisure time management Key Terms

  5. If your life includes activities other than work, your life probably has balance. There is balance when the parts of something have the same weight, amount, or force. Work Isn’t Everything

  6. When you balance time and energy on all the parts of your life, you will be happier and healthier. You will probably also have leisure, or time to do what you like. Balancing Work and Family Life

  7. Life is about much more than work. The people you care about and who care about you bring meaning to your life, too. What’s Your Life About?

  8. Take some time to think about what your life is about. Make a list of people and activities that make your life meaningful. Try This Activity What’s Important to You? continued

  9. Reflect Do you think your list will change as time goes on? How? Why? Try This Activity What’s Important to You?

  10. Figure out how to manage your time so that you can balance the different parts of your life. Making Your Time Count

  11. Time-management skills can help you in all areas of your life. Time management involves choosing how to spend your time and creating a schedule for your choices. Managing Your Time

  12. You can begin to develop time- management skills now. Soon time management will become a habit that will serve you your entire life. Managing Your Time

  13. Graphic Organizer Time-Management Tools and Techniques Make a “To-Do” List. Set up a schedule. Break big projects into small steps. Prioritize. Make a time line.

  14. Making your time count is all about being present. When you are present, you are fully alive and alert to whatever you’re doing. Being Present

  15. Graphic Organizer Don’t try to do too many things at once. Avoid Interruptions. Stay on task. Being Present

  16. I’m bored! I never have interesting things to do with my free time. Am I just a slug? Q and A continued

  17. Having a balanced life not only means having free time, it also means making the most of this free time by spending it on activities you enjoy. Think of ways to challenge yourself. Be involved and be active. Q and A

  18. Being present involves focus. When you focus on others, you show them love, care, and attention. Staying Focused

  19. Graphic Organizer Communicate Make talking and listening to friends and family members a priority. Be considerate Pay attention to the little things that make life more pleasant for everyone. Offer praise and encouragement Show your appreciation for the efforts of others. Give others support. Keep promises Stick to your word. Be dependable. Tips for Staying Focused

  20. Exercise Exercise is great for your physical health, but its benefits go beyond fitness. Not only will exercise do wonders for you physically, but it will help you mentally, too. Attitude Counts

  21. When a job takes up a good deal of your time, why is it especially important to set aside time with family and friends? Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q continued

  22. When a job takes up a good deal of your time, setting aside time with family and friends helps keep your life balanced by giving you a break from work responsibilities and keeping you happy and healthy. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking A continued

  23. Which time-management tool or technique would help you set aside time to do your homework? Which would help you manage a long-term project? Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q continued

  24. A daily “to-do” list would help you remember to do your homework. A schedule and/or a time line and the technique of breaking a large project into smaller pieces would help you manage a long-term project. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking A

  25. End of Chapter 15 Living a Balanced Life Lesson 15.1 Work Isn’t Everything!

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