Striking the Perfect Balance: Navigating Work-Life Harmony

Having a good balance between work and other parts of you life, like spending time with family and activities, is really important for your mental health.  When you have too much work and not enough time for other things, you can feel stressed and overwhelmed.  It’s like your brain is working too hard and needs a break.  Having time to relax and do things you enjoy helps your brain recharge and feel happier.  Plus, spending time with loved ones and doing fun things can make you feel more connected and supported, which is good for your well-being as well.

Prioritizing Your Time:

Making a schedule or to-do list is not always easy but vital to manage your time.  Setting aside specific times for work projects, family, and relaxing is pivotal for harmony in life.

Limiting Distractions:

Finding quiet, distraction-free space to focus is vital.  Keep Electronics like phones and tablets out of reach unless its needed for the work to be done.

Taking Breaks:

Remember to take short breaks during study sessions to recharge.  Using break time to do something fun or relaxing, like listening music or walking can help your mental health.  Making time for hobbies, sports, or spending time with friends and family can help you overall well-bring.  Getting enough sleep each night to feel rested and ready for the day can help as well as eating healthy meals and snacks to fuel your body and mind.

Staying Organized and Goal Oriented:

Keep your materials, books, and any other necessities can help avoid last-minute stress.  Using binder or folders to keep track of papers is helpful.  Break big tasks into smaller, manageable goals to avoid feeling overwhelmed.  Celebrating your accomplishments, no matter how small they may seem keeps you motivated and committed.

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Activities to help relieve stress:

  1. Grab some colored pencils or markers and doodle or color in a book to get creative and unwind.
  2. Find a book that interests you and get lost in the story to transport you to different worlds.
  3. Put on your favorite songs or discover new ones to help improve your mood.
  4. Taking a walk as I said before can help you get fresh air and clear your mind.
  5. Writing or Journaling can help you get thoughts onto paper or even start a story of your own.  Writing can be great way to express yourself and work through emotions.
  6. Playing with pets can be really fun and can boost your mood, if you don’t have any animals, find your local adoption center or pet store and  volunteer.
  7. Doing Yoga or stretching can help your mind and body relax and maintain flexibility and overall health.
  8. Baking or cooking can help you get creative and enjoy something delicious.

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Remember, everyone is different, so it’s important to find hobbies and activities that you enjoy and help you relax but experimenting with different things until you find you niche is a journey that everyone should test out.

 

Have a Safe and Beautiful Weekend

Sincerely,

Monique

 

 

References:

Coping with stress at work. (2018, October 14). https://www.apa.org. https://www.apa.org/topics/healthy-workplaces/work-stress