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How to encourage your ability to accomplish work and life excellence
Many people are searching for a way to juggle their personal and professional roles.
In some circles, discussions about work-life balance have shifted to talking about work-life integration. Whatever you call it, many people are searching for a way to juggle their personal and professional roles.
More than half of all employees say that job demands sometimes interfere with their personal responsibilities, according to a study by the American Psychological Association. Try these suggestions below to help you meet your daily challenges.
Guiding Principles
1. Make your own decisions. Everyone’s definition of success looks different. Focus on what makes you happy and productive. Stay away from projecting your own assumptions when you comment on someone else’s lifestyle.
2. Consider your boundaries. Some workers find it disruptive to take business calls after office hours. Others feel stressed if they’re out of touch for any long interval. If possible, negotiate an arrangement with your employer that is comfortable for both of you.
3. Think long-term. There are always trade-offs. Assess whether frequent overtime or spending more hours with your family will make you happier when you look back on what you did…
