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stress. …in your life. work-life balance. Work-Life “Challenge”. Feeling overloaded with both work and family responsibilities is a big stressor for many. Finding a balance between “paid work” and a personal life has become a significant issue for 50% of the labour

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  1. stress …in your life work-life balance

  2. Work-Life “Challenge” Feeling overloaded with both work and family responsibilities is a big stressor for many. Finding a balance between “paid work” and a personal life has become a significant issue for 50% of the labour force, both women and men.

  3. Employers Agree In a recent study, nearly 75% of employers surveyed reported that employee stress was at least partly related to blending work and personal responsibilities.

  4. Does This Story Sound Familiar? I like my job. I have a wonderful family and supportive spouse. But, it feels like I am stretched to the limit! It seems that I never have enough hours in the day to get my work done and still have time for my family and friends. There is just no such thing as “personal time” in my life!

  5. Don’t we all wish we had more time!

  6. Suggestions Unfortunately, there are still only 24 hours in a day! But, there are some things that you have some control over to help put more balance in your life. Consider some of the following suggestions:

  7. Suggestions • Use your commute time wisely. • It may be the only time that you have to yourself all day. • Try to think of it as a “gift” to yourself. • Use the time to unwind and make the mental transition from home to work, and from work to home. • Listen to relaxing music or audio books.

  8. Suggestions 2. Set priorities…and stick to them. • Make a list of priorities for home and a list for work. • Little stuff can eat away at your whole • day before you even notice. • You’ll have less stress if you get the important things done first.

  9. Suggestions 3. Share the workload at home. • Keep a chores list on the fridge for the whole family with names assigned. • Try to make meal preparation fun; include your children and turn on some lively music - dance and sing together. • Hire a reliable teenager from your neighbourhood to “take some of the edge off” of doing some household chores (folding laundry, raking leaves, doing dishes, etc.)

  10. Suggestions 4. Plan meals ahead. • Each week plan 2-3 meals. This will save much time and grief when it comes to preparing a meal at the end of the work day! • Keep your cupboards, fridge and freezer well-stocked with meal supplies for those frenzied or “grab and go” meals. • Remember, even take-out or drive-thru meals take time, often as much time as making a quick meal at home.

  11. Suggestions 5. Set time aside for fun and relaxation. • Find activities that you can do as a • family. Include physical activities like • skating and rollerblading, cycling or • going on hikes. • Plan regular “dates” with your spouse or partner. Spend time together by doing something you both enjoy like going out for dinner or taking a walk in the park or on a walking trail. • Don’t forget to include some • “personal time” for your own • hobbies or activities.

  12. Suggestions 6. Monitor your workload. • If you are the employee, speak out when you are overloaded. Ask for help or negotiate more realistic expectations. • If you are the supervisor, learn how to delegate more effectively. Don’t try to do the work of your employees.

  13. Self-Learning Quiz ? Questions Work-life balance issues have become a significant problem for both men and women. (true or false) Setting priorities will allow you to get all of the things done that you want in a day. (true or false) Identify at least 2 ways that you can share the workload at home.

  14. Answers for Self-Learning Quiz A Q1: Work-life balance issues have become a significant problem for both men and women. (true or false) True In the past, finding a balance between work and personal life was more of an issue for women. However, in the last 5-10 years, men are increasingly being challenged to find a work-life balance in their lives.

  15. Answers for Self-Learning Quiz A Q2: Setting priorities will allow you to get all of the things done that you want in a day. (true or false) False Setting priorities will help you get the most important things done in a day but you probably won’t be able to get everything done that you want to. That would probably take a miracle for most of us!

  16. Answers for Self-Learning Quiz A Q3: Identify at least 2 ways that you can share the workload at home. Keep a chores list on the fridge for the whole family. Make sure that names are assigned to each task. Try to make meal preparation fun; include your children and turn on some lively music - dance and sing around the kitchen as you prepare your meals. Hire a reliable teenager from your neighbourhood to “take some of the edge off” of doing some household chores.

  17. To Find Out More… For more information on Stress Management, contact the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit 258-2146 x 3100. Ask for the latest brochure and newsletter from Live Better. Live Longer. Workplace Health Promotion Program.

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