How to balance work and home life

Work-life balance is something we all struggle with at some point. This balance is vital for avoiding burnout and maintaining your mental health and relationships. And it isn’t balanced when work takes an enormous part of your life compared to the time you get to yourself.

If you are struggling with finding your life balance, read the following tips in order to find that better balance in your life:


Leave work at work

It can be hard if you’re working from home. But it’s so important to create a proper distinction between work and home life. Have a designated time to work, and whatever time you set aside for work, ensure that you make good use of it. Then, when you’ve finished, have the remaining time to do non-work-related stuff.

If you’re not working from home, do not bring work home, try as much as possible to get your tasks done so you don’t have to take it home.


Organize

Organization is key. I usually write out a to-do list for the following day with all the tasks and appointments I have. If you write all the things you’ve to do, you’ll be able to let go of your thoughts. Then you’ll probably be more time-efficient on your tasks and be able to create a defined separation between your work and social life.


Prioritize 

You have to:

  • define the most important tasks you need to achieve and start with the highest priority;
  • figuring out which tasks are going to take longer. Start with doing the longest;
  • Find out what your busiest days are going to be and work around them and choose your rest days.

Set boundaries

Setting boundaries can be challenging but it’s so necessary. You have to know when to stop. Communicate your boundaries, have time to yourself outside of work, disconnect from technology. And it can be more difficult if you’re working from home. For example, decide that you will work until dinner, but then put your devices away for the rest of the evening.


Spend time with your loved ones but don’t try to please everyone

Spending time with your loved ones is vital. It’s good for strengthening your relationships and for your mental health. It helps you not feeling completely overwhelmed with your professional life.

But you have to realize that you won’t be able to please everyone all of the time. There will be days that you won’t be able to make time for every person. Be honest with them if you’re really busy, for sure they will understand.


Take days off

Don’t feel guilty for taking days off, they are completely necessary to be able to work effectively. Make time for your hobbies, self-care, and rest. Even if you don’t take an entire day off, try to take 30 minutes of your day no matter how busy you are.


Sleep

Getting a proper night’s sleep is so important for your health and to feel ready for working and having the time for all the other things in your life. You’ll not properly function if you’re not sleeping enough.


I know how difficult it can feel to be consumed by your work, that’s why it’s so important to know how to balance your work and personal life. Hope you enjoyed reading these tips. See you in the next week 😊

20 Replies to “How to balance work and home life”

  1. Useful tips

    1. Yes, these all are totally accurate and relatable. If one really shows determination then it can easily be achieved. Thanks a lot.

      1. Obrigada. São boas dicas e uma gostosa leitura.

  2. Just what I needed to read tonight.
    I’m in between work,school, and family,it gets overwhelming but I will definitely try this out🌹👑🌹

    1. Saba Parween says: Reply

      Beautiful….Thanks Kati
      Helped me a lot ❤️

    2. Muhammad Bello Muhammad says: Reply

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      I believe it will work out well for a determined being

  3. I really enjoyed reading this article. It was very insightful and informative.

  4. Kylie Carlson says: Reply

    Thank you these are all very helpful

    1. Yes.. Very thank you for this . It have make it on a right time. 😊

  5. I really needed this. Thank you. 😊 😊 😊

  6. Thank you very much. This is exactly what I needed to hear 🌸💯😍accurate!

  7. Hi guys. Im an avid reader of your website. Do make an article or post on how working moms especially of toddlers could manage work, home chores, health and follow their passions at the same time. Thank you. 😀

  8. Thank you, absolutely well said and much needed!!!

  9. Hey Katie, I have always loved reading your blogs and Your app 21Days that I have recently started using is helping me so much. Just wanted you to know that I am grateful to you. Thank you ❤ 🙂

    1. Christopher says: Reply

      I’m going to definitely try these ideas.

  10. Gayle Badger says: Reply

    Hi Katie
    I love your positive posts. I’m a CNA and I work for a company that is going through a transition. Your positive words are just what I need.
    Thank You
    Gayle Badger

  11. Thank you so much for this useful information.
    I needed it the most to reshape my life.

  12. Very useful information, loved this post.

  13. Wandering Soul says: Reply

    Thank you for this useful tips. This is exactly what I wanted at the moment.

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