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How to Achieve a Better Balance Between Your Family Life and Your Work Life

Finding a good balance between your family life and your work life is one of the most difficult things you can do in life. But it’s something that we should all strive for because when our home lives and our work lives collide, it can be messy on both ends and no one really benefits from that in any way at all. We’re going to talk about some of the things you can start to do to achieve a better balance in your life. Find out more below.

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Stop Replying to Emails Outside of Work Hours

 

When you reply to emails outside of work hours, all you’re doing is telling people that it’s fine for them to bother you about work when you’re out of work. That’s the time you should be spending with your family and doing the things you want to do without having to worry about work. So perhaps it’s time to stop replying to work emails outside of work hours.

 

See if Flexible Hours Are an Option

 

It’s never a bad idea to talk to your boss about your schedule and your way of working. If you’re someone who might benefit from starting work later and also finishing a little later, then there’s no reason why that can’t happen. These days, bosses are more and more open to flexible working options if it helps them to get more out of their employees. You might even want to explore remote working.

 

Find a Preschool Your Child Loves and You Feel Comfortable With

 

It’s a good idea to find a preschool that your child loves and that you feel comfortable sending them to. In order to achieve a good balance between home life and work, you need to be able to work without worrying about your child, and you won’t have to when you have a preschool where you know they’re safe and being looked after.

 

Don’t Spend Time Chasing Perfection

 

If you’re someone who spends a lot of time chasing a perceived idea of perfection, it’s eventually going to take up too much of your time and maybe even eat into the time you want to be spending with your family. Perfection sounds great and appealing, but it’s not necessarily a realistic thing for you to strive for or make use of.

 

Learn to Just Say No

 

Sometimes, you simply need to learn to say no. When you’re trying to spend time with your family and you have someone from work trying to get hold of you and take up your time, there’s nothing wrong with simply saying no and leaving that work stuff until the next working day when you’re back in the office.

 

When you take these steps and start adopting a different approach to work and your work-life balance, you’ll feel much more fulfilled. You’ll also probably be able to start spending more time with your family, which is never a bad thing.

 

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About Shanna

Shanna started writing shortly after her daughter was born. She's written for various outlets over the years. When she's not writing about her adventures with her daughter, she's out having adventures!

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Shanna is a single mom living in the suburbs of the Twin Cities raising her daughter.

Shanna blogs about family, food, travel, middle-school-age children topics, and more. She shares tips and tricks she has discovered to help make her life run smoother.

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