In this module you will learn:

What Work-Life Balance is all about Why it is important to balance Life and Work Identify areas of importance in Life What determines Work Life Balance

Dos and don'ts of Work Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

A concept including proper prioritizing between "work" (career and ambition) & "lifestyle" (health, pleasure, leisure, family and spiritual development/meditation)

What Work-Life Balance is all about

Why is it important to balance Life and Work??

Benefits to Organization
Measured increase in productivity, accountability, and

commitment
Better team work and communication Improved morale Less negative organizational stress

Benefits to Self
More value and balance in your life Increased productivity Better relationships both on and off the job Reduced stress

Activity: Identify areas of importance in Your Life

Spiritual

Beliefs

Intellectual
Psychological Social Professional Recreational Physical

Knowledge
Emotions Relationships Money Fun Health

What determines WLB ??

Sense of Achievement
What makes you feel successful? What is your GOAL? What is your long term plan? How close are you towards your goal Ask am I in the right direction?

What determines WLB ??

Sense of Joy
What makes me happy?
Do I enjoy my work / time with family ?

Am I happy with my performance?

What is my aspiration? What will make me happy?

How can I achieve WLB ?

Managing your attitude and the way you think

Discovering your personal calling or purpose in life

Building strong, healthy, and lasting relationships

Managing your personal finances

Learning how to enjoy the gift of giving and serving

WLB @ Home
Set clear expectations with your family

Open up clear communication channels

Set priorities with your family and loved ones

Set goals and share them with your family

Give quality time for relationships Avoid possible conflicts by discussing

WLB @ Work
Know your workplace policy
Create a working relationship with your boss

Check if the job nature works fine with you

Open and clear communication Set expectations with your superiors and people

who work for you

Dos to maintain Work Life Balance

Simplify life and work Take charge of your life Have a +ve approach Take care of your health Slow down and de-stress Be childlike

Donts of Work Life Balance

Procrastinate Take the load Take work home Get bogged down