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• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Think in the Right Way
• Method 2 of 4: Plan Carefully
• Method 3 of 4: Make the most of your time
• Method 4 of 4: Take Care of Yourself

Do you want in a career uphill and in family life? Then you have to work on the right balance. This means getting your priorities right, making strategic decisions ahead of time, and making good use of your time.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Think in the Right Way

1. 1 Decide what's important to you. Work and family are equally important, so you need to make conscious choices about how to balance time and commitment. List work and family goals and prioritize from most significant to least significant.
   • For example, perhaps you have always aspired to be a successful engineer, and also dreamed of having offspring someday. If now it is more important for you to reach a certain point in your career, and not to start a family, you should probably first settle in your favorite job, and only then think about children.
2. 2 Develop work goals. You don't want to be overwhelmed by a dead end job, do you? Come up with realistic work goals. When you succeed at work, the reward will be reflected in your family life as well. Work goals are short-term and long-term.
   • An example of a short-term goal would be completing a project on time or making small changes to the office environment.
   • Having one or more long-term goals will motivate you to make the most of your time at work. Think about where you would like to be in five years. If your answer is “Not in this job,” you should probably consider strategies that will help you achieve your long-term career goals.
3. 3 Also set goals for life. Having goals for life is likely to have a positive impact on your work. Strive for personal growth. Learn something new, regardless of whether it is related to your position. As we learn, our brains are constantly applying new knowledge to old problems. Chances are, you'll start coming up with ways to improve your productivity at work.
   • Think about long-term personal goals. Are you planning to expand your family, get married or move to another area? Define your family priorities and then make career decisions that will help you get what you want.
   • It is also important to set short-term personal goals for yourself. This could be something as simple as taking the kids to the movies on the weekend, or something bigger, such as planning a spring cleaning week with the family.

Method 2 of 4: Plan Carefully

1. 1 Choose a line of work that will help you achieve your goals. If you love your job, it will be much easier for you to find a good balance between your career and your personal life. Choose a profession that suits your interests and gives you a sense of satisfaction.
   • Each job has its own challenges and deadlines. If you are satisfied with what you accomplish and pride yourself on a job well done, you can focus all your energy on completing tasks while you are in the office.
   • You may need to change jobs. If your job is too grueling to help you reach your career goals, or if you're paid a paltry salary and it's not worth your time, it may be time for a change.
2. 2 Think about work-life balance when planning your family. Consider not only how your job or career affects your family, but also think about how your family affects your ability to achieve career goals.
   • Understand the questions about who should work in your family. For example, if you are married, do you and your partner both have to work? What effect, both financial and personal, will this have? How many children can you take care of if you both work? Are there other family members you can rely on to take this burden off yourself?
3. 3 Assess how your job affects your other commitments. Sometimes finding work-life balance means more than just combining family time with work. Consider some of the following questions:
   • Does the job leave you enough time for your other hobbies, such as volunteering or taking courses?
   • What about a hobby? Does your current job allow you to do what you enjoy in your free time?
   • How long do you get to work? If you choose to live further away from work, you will be spending much more time commuting between these two daily commutes. Also consider the cost of maintaining the car. Consider finding housing closer to work.

Method 3 of 4: Make the most of your time

1. 1 Be organized. Make to-do lists for work and home. Sometimes it is difficult to switch between all the tasks that need to be completed. Make lists in order of importance. Perform your hardest or most important tasks in the morning to gradually ease your workload throughout the day.
   • Don't erase completed tasks from the to-do list. Some people cross out or completely erase completed assignments. Many psychologists agree that a list of completed tasks is important. It will remind you of your productivity.
2. 2 Keep a work journal. At the end of each work day, write down what you need to do the next day and share your thoughts on effectively achieving those goals. That way, you know you can easily resume work the next morning. In addition, it will be easier for you to leave unfulfilled tasks.
3. 3 Draw the line between professional and personal life. This is a very important rule that we tend to ignore or break. Sometimes a boss or even a family member can interfere with our ability to keep strict boundaries between work and home hours. Sometimes you will need to work from home to complete a task on time.
   • Discuss the boundaries between work and personal life with your boss and colleagues. For example, tell them that you will not be answering business messages after 6 p.m. and will deal with all calls or emails the next business day.
   • Likewise, let family members know when you are working and set ground rules. For example, if you work from home, ask your family members not to bother you for a certain period of time each day, or choose a special place to work where no one will bother you.
   • If you have to take work home, set aside a specific time period or specific days for it.
4. 4 Make family a priority when you are at home. Don't go straight to work as soon as you get home. The first thing you should do when you get home is to spend time with your family. Ask your partner how his day went. If you have children, sit with them, play and help them with their homework. Only after you have satisfied the needs of your family can thoughts return to work.
5. 5 Control your email checking habit. Email is a double-edged sword. It speeds up communication within the company, but the amount of time you spend reviewing it can hurt your productivity. Consider checking email only at certain times. Check it once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once at the end of the day. This will allow you to respond to important emails and respond to them in a timely manner.

Method 4 of 4: Take Care of Yourself

1. 1 Rely on your friends and family. You don't have to carry the burden of work and personal life alone. Chat with your family members. Tell them if you are stressed or if you have problems at work. Most likely, they will not mind listening to you, and after that you will feel better. Everyone needs a support system.
   • If you feel overwhelmed with responsibilities and obligations, family members or friends may be able to help you by taking on some of the concerns. For example, you might ask your parents to babysit in the evenings so you can spend time alone with your loved one.
2. 2 Take time for yourself. It can be tedious to play the role of an employee and family member. You need to relax. Play golf, go shopping, or watch a movie. Let off steam before it builds up to avoid an emotional explosion. Take some time only for yourself. It is important. Spend time with yourself.
3. 3 Develop your relationship with your family. Whenever possible, spend some time with the people who are of the highest value to you. For example, if you are married, you might make it a goal to go on a date with your spouse once a week.
   • Try to spend time with family members individually and in company. For example, if you have children, hold general meetings, but also try to spend one-on-one time with each child.
4. 4 Get enough sleep. Make this a priority. Perhaps you have deadlines or dozens of urgent tasks. However, without sleep, your brain will not be able to function at the level necessary to solve all of these problems. Get 7-9 hours of sleep every night.
5. 5 Eat right. It's tempting to grab a fast food snack when you rush home from the office. However, take the time to eat right. With a healthy diet, the body generates more energy, which is necessary in order to maintain a balance between work and family.
6. 6 Go in for sports. Gym workouts, walking, jogging, or swimming in the pool are great options for many reasons. You must have time for yourself. When we play sports, our brains continue to analyze work or personal problems. Ultimately, we find the answer. The most obvious result is that you will experience greater self-satisfaction and feel better. This will make it easier for you to find work-life balance.