#48 On Achieving Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance reached a new record of searches in April 2021. 

It's a common thought - how can I achieve work-life balance?

In this episode, we unpack WLB and see what experts from across the world have to say. 

Listen to the episode here. 

👇 Episode Takeaways

Dealing with Work Commitment Creep

It's easy for work commitments to start creeping into our personal lives. 

How can we deal with this?

Create clear boundaries for when you are working and when you aren't. You aren't letting people down by not being available 24/7.

Treat weekends like vacations. Enjoy your time away from work, and do something creative and fun with your time away from the office. Relax and forget. 

Ask for more time. If work is interfering with your personal life, ask for more time so that you can complete the work in a way that is sustainable. 

Work-Life Harmony

Work and life are not two opposing forces, they are complementary. 

When you love your work, you will be better at home. 

When you are better at home, you will be better at work. 

Work and life do not need to be balanced, they are harmonious. 

Some People Don't Understand

Work-life balance for one person is another's nightmare. 

It's important to recognise that what you want out of life is different to other people. 

Have no shame in doing the things that give you energy, you can always change course. 

📝 Content Timestamps

00:00 Work-Life Balance

07:52 Part 1

09:50 Ted Talk

14:57 Brian Tracey

19:05 James

21:46 Part 2

23:09 Jeff Bezos

26:07 Michael Gill

30:39 Sinek

33:28 James

34:37 Conclusion