Ever felt like your work day drags on and on? Does it feel like you are crawling through mud just to get things done? These can be signs you are living out your work day through ego and paying the energetic price for it. Here's how to start noticing if you are being played by your ego at work and a quick technique to get yourself back on track.
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Keep in mind that it can take some time to develop new habits and completely disconnect from work, especially if you are used to being constantly connected. Consistency is key and over time, these strategies can help everyone transition from job to job and enjoy a healthier work-life balance. In addition, leaving work in the workplace is crucial to maintaining a healthy work-life balance and preventing burnout. #hbr #burnout #worklifebalance #selfawareness.
When your job has blurry lines of when you’re on and when you’re off, it’s hard not to be distracted by work when you’re supposed to be resting and recharging.
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We all have struggled to maintain work-life balance. Take a minute and check out these expert tips to leave work at work. Helpful hints on how to define your after-hours, achieve mental clarity, and communicate boundaries effectively with colleagues. Boost productivity and reclaim personal time! #WorkLifeBalance #ProductivityTips #CareerAdvice
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As individuals, we need a mental break to do our best work, and taking time for ourselves can help us become our best selves. Work will always cross our mind, even at home or time with family. With the four steps mentioned in this blog, we can reduce how much we can be distracted by work after hours. #timemanagement #worklifebalance
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I find this HBR article, written by a #timemanagement #coach, to hit many points when it comes to a #PhysicianLeader life, a life during which we have to balance several commitments and make them fit into 24/7/365/l span schedule. Here is my take on the bullet points mentioned in the article. Please read the original article before you continue reading this post. I encourage others to add comments. Our roles frequently DO NOT have clear lines between “on” and “off”. I intentionally replaced Jobs with Roles, because the majority of us have one or maybe a couple jobs, but many of us have many roles. This makes it hard to implement Step 1- Define “After Hours”. For me, my roles that are not core to my primary job live in between patient visits and after I. done with clinic/surgery. When do you draw the line? It is very hard to define "After After Hours". On the other hand, I am pretty good at Step 2: Have Mental Clarity. I think this is a core quality of #Physicianleaders. We have to know what needs to get done and when to complete it. The alternative is failure. I personally write down my short-term tasks and use calendar reminders for medium-longterm tasks. Regarding Step 3: Communicate with Your Colleagues- it is very difficult. Physicians, by definition, respond to urgent situations irrespective of the time of the day. Add to that the need to use after-hours to fulfil our leadership role, I cant see how we can easily define time boundaries and ask the many people we work with to honor them. Any thoughts are welcome. Step 4: Get Work Done at Work, applies to our 'jobs'. I am really good at it, as I finish all my documentations before I leave home. I know many who spend hours at home dictating. I don't think it is healthy nor optimal as we will forget details and our documentation will not be as good as it can be. In conclusion, I agree with the author that we need a mental break to do our best work, and taking time for ourselves — without the distraction of work — to be our best selves and avoid #burnout. At the end of the day, we cannot help our patients to become their best if we are not our best in the first place. #wellness #wellbeing #physicians #physicoanleadership #PhysicianLEADSWV
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Based on my own journey, I've enjoyed working in two different sectors with flexible hours. These jobs were all about going with the flow, adapting to whatever came our way because they're driven by external factors. Below are some points that the Harvard Business Review have put together that I think are important to consider. Step 1: Define "After Hours" Whether you're tied to a traditional 9-to-5 or swim in the sea of flexible hours, establishing when you're officially off the clock is crucial. Set fixed time slots for work around personal commitments, or vice versa if your job allows for more freedom. Knowing when to switch off work mode paves the way for a more balanced life. Step 2: Maintain Mental Clarity Combat the chaos of endless to-do lists by organizing tasks and deadlines. Invest in a reliable system to jot down responsibilities, whether it's a trusty notebook or a sleek task management app. Planning your work in advance reduces anxiety and prevents crucial tasks from slipping through the cracks. Step 3: Communicate with Colleagues In a world of constant connectivity, it's vital to establish clear communication boundaries with your coworkers. Whether it's setting after-hours availability expectations or defining preferred methods of contact, open dialogue can minimize unwanted interruptions and foster a healthier work-life balance. Step 4: Get Work Done at Work Give yourself permission to focus on work during designated hours. Guard your time zealously, allocating blocks for project work and email correspondence. Remember, completing tasks during work hours alleviates the temptation to toil away during your precious off-hours.
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HBR on how to leave work at work Step 1️⃣: Define “After Hours” Step 2️⃣: Have Mental Clarity Step 3️⃣: Communicate with Your Colleagues Step 4️⃣: Get Work Done at Work It says that it is exceptionally difficult — if not impossible — to not be distracted about work when you’re stressed out because you haven’t gotten your work done. 💡One way suggested to increase your mental clarity is to have an end-of-workday wrap-up/ritual.
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I learned this valuable lesson only after being diagnosed with a chronic illness. At that time I was working eight to nine hours a day and often bringing my work home. I enjoyed my role with the company but was neglecting my health. My illness was not directly correlated to my work, but I realized I needed to prioritize my wellbeing. I was defining my identity and value based on my my career and output. As a bit of an over achiever, this mindset took some time to abandon and adopt a healthier approach. I learned to work more efficiently, manage and prioritize my workload, and keep standard business hours when possible. After all, my health was of the utmost importance at the time. Much has changed since and I use many of the tips suggested in the article. My work life balance is the best it has ever been. That dark and challenging time taught me life is so fragile and very precious. My self worth is not defined by only what I do for work but also what I do at the end of the work day.
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