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We've all heard that we need to take control of our work-life balance before it takes over our lives. What if I told you that the phrase is far from wrong and that we really do NEED to compartmentalize our personal lives from the lives we live at work. Now I know that sounds a lot easier said than done but that's why we've made it easier for you by listing some helpful tips below!
Use some ritual or routine to mark the end of the day.
- I check what I’ve accomplished, plan for tomorrow and close all my work tabs. It’s my way of saying, ‘I’m done for today
Create technological barriers that limit how much “innies” can contact “outies.”
-When possible, have a hard stop to the work day and stop checking emails, or other work messages after that time, Put an out-of-office responder up overnight if you need to, which lets people know that you will respond to any messages at the start of the next work day
Don’t blame yourself if work creeps into your personal life.
-It’s reasonable to be stressed about the meeting next week but being kind to yourself is not just a way to let go of your work worries, it helps you actually enjoy your free time so that you can recharge and avoid burnout.