Work-Life Balance
Having a balance between work and home life can be a challenge. With this challenge come great rewards when it is done successfully. By balancing a career with home life it will provide benefits in each environment. You will become healthier, mentally and physically, and you will be able to produce more career wise.
With a Work-Life Balance you will be managing your time better. Better time management will benefit all aspects of life; you will be working less and producing more. This workshop will show how to focus on the important things, set accurate and achievable goals, and communicate better with your peers at work and your family at home.
At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:
- Explain the benefits of work life balance.
- Recognize the signs of an unbalanced life.
- Identify employer resources for a balanced lifestyle.
- Improve time management and goal setting.
- Use the most effective work methods for you.
- Create balance at work and at home.
- Manage stress.
Course Outline:
Module One: Getting Started
Icebreaker
Housekeeping Items
The Parking Lot
Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Benefits of a Healthy Balance
Why It’s Important
Increased Productivity
Improved Mental and Physical Health
Increased Morale
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Signs of an Imbalance
Health Risks
Absenteeism
Burnout
Stress
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Employer Resources
Offer More Employee Control
Ask Employees for Suggestions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Reward Your Staff
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Tips in Time Management
The Urgent/Important Matrix
Learn to Say No
Stay Flexible
80/20 Rule
Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Goal Setting
The Three Ps
SMART Goals
Visualization
Prioritizing Your Goals
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Optional Ways to Work
Telecommuting
Job Sharing
Job Redesign
Flex Time
Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: At Work
Leave Home Stress at Home
Break Up Large Tasks
Delegate
Set Accurate Goals
Case Study
Module Nine: At Home
Leave Work Stress at Work
Turn Your Phone Off
Take Some Me Time
Maintain Your Boundaries
Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Stress Management
Exercise
Eating Well
Getting Enough Sleep
Self-Assessment
Case Study
Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Working in a Home Office
Setting Up a Home Office
Setting Boundaries
Dealing With Distractions
Make a Schedule and Stick to It
Case Study
Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations