7 Tips to Balance your Work & Life

Creating a balance for yourself is solely depending on you. It will surely improve the quality of your work life and as well as your personal life. Here are some tips to implement to achieve a better work-life balance. Believe me, it works.  

 

1. Eat what's good for your health

Have a balanced diet, be careful about the portion of the meal, and more importantly avoid food such as sugar, caffeine, processed food, etc. 

 

It is ok to have junk foods once in a while but be cautious….! 

 

2. Excise - both your body and mind

Living an active lifestyle through excising your body and mind is a vital component of a balanced life. 

 

Allocate your time to do physical exercises i.e. aerobics every day. Make a habit to do at least flexibility exercises such as Yoga. Refer to www.yogarove.com & www.nytimes.com/guides/well/beginner-yoga for further reference.

 

To exercise your mind you can start reading, creating mind maps, or even solving puzzles. For free reading try out www.pdfdrive.net, www.bookyards.com, www.ebookee.org, www.bookfi.net. 

  

3.   3. Connect with nature

Take nature trails, go on outdoor camping during free times and surround yourself with trees and nature.  

4. Take adequate rest

Listen to your body`s voice when it requests a rest, which is needed for your body to recover and recuperate. Irrespective of the quantity of sleep give your focus to have quality and adequate sleep. 

 

5. Practice relaxation

It is not about just lying down without doing anything. It is simply an active process involving abdominal breathing exercises, listening to relaxing music, and also visualization.

 

Try www.radioart.com to listen to relaxing music.

 

6. Follow your passion

Your passion allows having a balanced life. This could be your passion for education, profession, hobby, or even your family.

 

7. Live with energy

To have balanced life energy is one of the essential components. Lead an energetic life by playing, humor, and laughter and also by listening to energizing lively music.