How many balls do you have up in the air at once? Are you happy with that balancing act?
Often, life becomes a balancing act. Family, work, hobbies, commuting...we wonder how we are supposed to get it all done.
Maybe you've already tried some basic time management tools -- like checking email only twice a day, or "batching" similar tasks together -- and find that you're still tired and scattered? Then, it's probably time to look at your life from a bigger perspective. Let's look at how you can improve the balance you feel in your life.
To gain more balance, TRY THIS: (1) Make a thorough list of all the activities you did last week.
(2) Look at each activity on your list. Did this activity take energy from you? If so, give it a minus (-). Or did it give you back energy? Then give it a plus (+).
For example, maybe talking with an angry client sapped your energy, but going for a swim gave you back energy.
(3) Decide how much energy each activity took from or gave to you. Assign a number, from -10 to +10 to each activity.
(4) Add up the numbers. So, are you increasing or draining your life energy? Look to see your biggest drains (negatives). The big ones may be the ones that need the most re-thinking. Perhaps you have a job you really dislike. Or a tiring commute.
Work from Within coaching can help you to look at what fills you full of energy -- fulfills you! -- and create greater work-life balance. Want to experience more balance in your life? I invite you to sign up for a free "get acquainted" session. Let's talk about how you can experience more ease! Aaah, that feels good!
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