{"id":1014,"date":"2021-03-06T16:52:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T16:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commonexception.com\/?p=1014"},"modified":"2023-07-25T00:07:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T23:07:00","slug":"finding-balance-life-is-as-important-as-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/commonexception.com\/finding-balance-life-is-as-important-as-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding balance: Life is as important as work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you’re worrying about work, and how to juggle everything, it’s probably time to take a step back. There’s been a worrying trend over the last few years demanding people show up<\/em> and do more and more, squeezing every last moment from their day. The truth is you need to be rested to perform. It\u2019s far better to step away, and come back with excitement in shorter, more concentrated hours. We’ve put together some ideas to helps to help you tune into your rhythm, how you like to work and what brings you joy.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Slow down and think<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Being busy or worrying isn’t useful for thinking strategically. Being present, and thinking about what your real<\/em> goals<\/em> are, helps you see what you need to do. Do you need to do everything on your list? Is it getting you closer to where you need to be? Take the pressure off. Relax and come back to your work. You’ll see more clearly and be more productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be honest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Know what you\u2019re working towards. Does it fit in with your vision of your life or are you working towards someone else\u2019s dream? Know what your own goals are, and use these to motivate and focus your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be inspired and creative<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you do, you can be creative in the way you think. Give yourself time each week to be inspired and to absorb new ideas. It could be as simple, and profound, as going for a walk and really noticing what\u2019s around you. The artist and designer Coco Lom is an inspiration for us<\/a>, encouraging us to notice more by looking for patterns and shapes in the world around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Focus on finding joy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We waste a lot of time on tasks that aren\u2019t useful, thinking they are essential or procrastinating, and possibly even self sabotaging. We\u2019ve all been there so you\u2019re not alone. If you find you\u2019re doing this, and it\u2019s taking time away from your real work<\/em>, you need to make a change. Either set up your day so you do the work that you want to focus on first, or make a list of the work you love versus the work you really dislike. Start to think about ways to get rid of the work that\u2019s making you unhappy or how you can make it more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Look after your body<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Your business is as much you as you are it. If you\u2019re not looking after your body, you\u2019re essentially not looking after your business either. Remember to check in and see how you\u2019re feeling. If you\u2019re tired, you need to rest. If you\u2019re feeling restless, change the scenery, go for a walk or run. Move your body in ways that feel good for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find your rhythm <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rather than try to live how someone else does, get to know yourself and how you like to work. You might like to get up late and work late, or get up early and finish before noon, or you might like to work in short, intense bursts or prefer a steady pace. There\u2019s no right or wrong way, but it\u2019s important to find the balance that works for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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