How many times have we heard the term “work-life” balance being tossed around the workplace, the internet, podcasts and just about anywhere we turn to. This is mostly a result of how our daily routines have changed, a big part of our day usually being occupied by work-related tasks. And so the infamous search for balance begins, often ending up in us being even more frustrated than to start with.
But what does it all actually mean? Take a pause for just one moment: what does work-life balance mean to YOU?
Steve Farber, leadership keynote speaker and bestselling author, tells us that “the very idea is an insidious lie. It implies that “work” and “life” are two different things. If “work” is not “life,” then what is it? Death. Which, of course, it isn’t. ”
Funny isn’t it? He might almost be right.
This means we must find a way to build that “work” element, that we now perceive as being something outside of our life, into our life. Mind you, this doesn’t mean we have to identify ourselves with our work and dedicate our every single living moment to it; it’s not all black and white here. Rather we can try to follow these three tips by Farber to succeed in this delicate balancing act:
- Work harder at loving your entire life
In Jeff Bezos’ words: “The reality is, if I am happy at home, I come into the office with tremendous energy,” he said. “And if I am happy at work, I come home with tremendous energy.” - View your life as a circle you complete, not a finish line to aim at.
- Appreciate what’s great about doing the work
To read more about these tips, head over here:
https://www.inc.com/steve-farber/work-life-balance-is-a-lie-heres-what-should-take-its-place.html
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