Achieving Work Life Balance: Taking Time Out and Time Off
This article is the first of two in the Achieving Work - Life Balance series. As noted in the title, the initial focus will address ways to enhance our personal lives outside of work. The second article, next month, will address ways to achieve more balance on the work end of our lives. Work - Life Balance refers to our ability to curtail the amount of work we do and address our other needs in ways that create balance and well being. Specifically, making time for ourselves and our relationships. By employing work - life balance, we are able to effectively reduce and manage our stress. This works for us both physically and emotionally. It also helps us get restore and recharge, so that we can function more efficiently in our work lives. This helps us prevent burn out. By reducing stress and experiencing balance in our lives, we are more likely to experience greater happiness and life satisfaction. Therefore, it is important to take time out by engaging in down...