Whether you're a parent or not, how do you establish work life balance?

#21

Setting boundaries. I let my team know when I am going to be “off the grid” otherwise I am fair game to ping if they need something.

#22

I try my best to leave work at work and not bring it home to interfer with our home life.

#23

Home issues stays at home and work issues stay at work MOST of the time. We spend more of the time at work so it is enough :wink:

#24

Taking the allocated paid time off & closing my laptop / turning off notifications at 5PM on the dot,.

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#25

There really is no work life balance. Each day is different. Your kids might need more of you some days than others.
Leave work at work. :slightly_smiling_face:

#26

I’m working on implementing a hard stop when I leave the office.

#27

I agree you must take your allocated time off.

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#28

I am able to adjust my hours in order to reach my follow up customers at a time best suited for them instead of bothering them at work and this allows for a better work/life balance for myself.

#29

That is awesome that you have the flexibility and I’m sure your customers appreciate that as well! My previous position was in the automotive industry and I know that was a real struggle for finding that balance for some of my dealers. Great job finding that happy medium @sonya.johnson!

#30

It was easier for me, as a parent, to prioritize work life balance because my kids always came first. Now that they are all grown up - I struggle… badly. I am going to follow this post and get some ideas!

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#31

As a parent it was easier when the kids were smaller, younger. Now with them grown up and moved out, and then return, it’s been a struggle to balance. You’d think be easier, my kids came first. I’m watching this for ideas. Good to know it’s just me as well going through a struggle. :slight_smile:

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#32

I make it a priority to be present for them - not only during their events (sports, arts, etc.) but also when we’re at home spending time together. It’s one thing to be physically at home but mentally at work (or elsewhere) but really being present in the moment and listening and talking with them helps keep our relationships loving and strong.

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#33

I totally agree, Eric! Being present can make such a huge difference, it sounds like you have a great understanding of that and put it into practice every day.

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#34

I try … some days are better than others. :wink:

#35

I shut everything off work related as soon as I get in my car to head home

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#36

Just remember there is always tomorrow

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#37

I do my best to set clear boundaries on my time outside of work. My daughter and I talk the same time everyday or every other day to make sure to keep in touch. She’s 24 so I take what time I can get because we are on opposite coasts.

#38

I try to remember to set apart my work from the rest of my life and don’t let it cross into the evenings and weekends all the time. Make sure that I make time for family and friends to balance the needs of the office.

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#39

I try not to take work home from me. If I have a bad day at the office - I try my best to shake it off before I go inside the house. I like to also make sure that I make time for family and friends and keep my social life active.

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#40

I try not to bring home, I try to keep the professional boundaries up

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