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How do you balance life and work?
I often find myself pushed forward by various challenges. When time is tight and work pressure is intense, do you have any good work-life balance suggestions?
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Vlad Zivkovic
I often travel with my family for few days every week or two to different destinations to relax from work.
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@vladimir_zivkovic Wow, that's nice~
What bothers me is that even when I go out with my family, I still feel extremely distracted and stressed out. Have you ever experience this kind of problem?
@dot_brand One thing we try to do is always going to a new destinations with plenty of unknown things to discover, and that will keep the mind distracted. But of course there will always be some work ideas going in our minds.
I don't need to seek a balance... I go with the flow with what I want in a given moment. When I feel worky, I work.. When I don't feel worky I don't work.
On the contrary, do you think it's a wise thought to sacrifice work-life balance in the beginning of your career in order to have a speedy growth initially?
@gagandt It depends on everyone's own condition. I can imagine if someone is young and doesn't need to take care of families, he/she can definitely do so; while another middle-ager who has families to take care of, it would be hard for him/her to do so. It's more like finding your own living/working rhythm though~
Set time windows where you’re not working. For example, after 7pm, No more work or anything close to it. I allow myself time to do anything I want outside of that (art, games, etc). It’s critical you have downtime because your brain needs to rest and you perform so much better the next day.
balance isn't about evenly distributing time. it's about aligning energy.
the secret: intertwining life and work. blend them into a unique cocktail, a blend of passion and purpose, where work energizes life and life inspires work.
chasing balance? here's what i've learned:
1. identify your non-negotiables, both in life and work. set clear boundaries.
2. align passion and work. work becomes less of a drain, more of a fountain.
3. integrate moments of rest. rest isn't just sleep, it's whatever refuels you.
4. remember, you're human. it's okay to stumble, to need breaks. embrace it.
but most importantly, understand that balance is a journey, not a destination. some days, the scales might tip. and that's okay.
life isn't about finding perfect balance, but about dancing with the imbalance.
keep dancing. 🕺
@shajedulkarim_ Wow, thanks for your insightful sharing, Shajedul~ It's really helpful, and I like the concept.of "Balance isn't about evenly distributing time, but aligning energy." To extend the idea, balancing time is more about focusing on what's utterly important to us.
Replaced useless activity's with work activity's! For example instead of watching endlessly Instagram reels I go on Product Hunt or Linked In.
One advice that I got a few years back for this was to NEVER compromise on good food, good sleep, and the value of drinking enough water daily.
Now I'm starting to realize it's not ONE advice, it's THREE 🤣
@alishahlakhani Agreed with you, Ali! Sleep well, eat well, keep your mind strong and healthy are indeed important!
Instead of working for 12 hours a day, I force myself to keep my work hours within 8 hours per day to ensure quality work and time to do other things. But I especially keep weekends for family and friends. You'd be surprised at the benefit you get from taking a break
@influence_labs I am still learning to say no and set boundary to things! Thanks for the suggestion, Myles!
Just try to get out into nature, even for as little as 30 mins per day, and especially at the weekend, if you can through Sunday without using your phone (leave it at home) it can help.
@graham_wood79 Thanks for the suggestions; taking rest is indeed necessary, and I also begin to meditate 10min everyday, it's pretty good though~
Not sure if balance is the right word. There will always be unbalance with work and life. One of my mentors talks about integration instead of balance. How can we integrate our work and life together.
For example, if you're training for a marathon, it is OK to expect you to spend less time with the family during the week b/c you need to train for a few months. Once the race is over, then that time switches back.
@drewsalesplaybookbuilder Wow~ that's very inspiring: integrating work and life! Thanks for sharing, Drew!
@therahulv cleaning, gardening, and working-out! That's a healthy lifestyle man~ My way of dealing with the stress is eating... I gotta learn from you~
exercise in the early morning before everyone is awake, good breakfast, no emails until after 2hrs I have been awake, shut down cell phone 1 hr before sleep, sleep early
I take some me-time on Sundays to prepare myself for the week. This includes meal preps, cleaning, skincare, and meditation. And during the work day, I make sure to spend at least an hour in the gym, and set boundaries. What happens during 9-5 stays during 9-5.
@priyankapahari Setting boundaries!! It's hard for me though, but I guess it's a lesson I need to learn!
@johanka_kucerova I like the concept of list out ten tasks everyday and only execute the top 20% of them everyday! Minor iterations bring huge success!
For me, it's taking short breaks of 1-2 hours daily to attend to things other than work. Also, I utilize my weekends for most non-work activities like playing football, visiting friends, and falling in love. Lol.
I establish specific boundaries between work and personal life. Define when the workday starts and ends, and stick to those hours as much as possible. I also avoid bringing work-related tasks into my personal time.
@sakshi_gahlawat May I ask, what do you think about the mindset of "work is life, life is work"? while some people tend to separate the work from life~
@dot_brand As a co-founder, I prioritize work-life balance by setting clear boundaries, delegating tasks, and encouraging open communication within the team. Regular breaks, time management, and support from colleagues help maintain a healthy equilibrium between personal and professional responsibilities.
It can be difficult to find the right balance between work and life. Setting boundaries and prioritizing the most important things to you is important. Making time for yourself and your family and friends is also important. Taking time to relax and be mindful will help you stay focused and productive.
yes, you can. let approach from philosophical point of view. you have only one life! and limited time. you need to remember that. you should know that you should spend time for yourself and for people you love.
I don't track my work-life balance. If I have energy, I work. If I want to have some rest - I take a break. If I feel that I don't have energy to work more than 1-2 days, I understand that I need to change place/picture
Startup always need founders to be more engaged. Working till exact time is not good for startups. Better to track your mood, not working schedule