How to Strike a Healthy Work Life Harmony

by Maria Bryceland, Business Coach

So, why do I call it ‘work-life harmony’ instead of the usual ‘work-life balance’? Well, “balance” sounds like a tightrope act where you’re constantly teetering, trying not to drop any balls. I believe it’s more about finding the right mix or ‘harmony’—so you feel content and fulfilled in all areas of your life, with the flexibility to reprioritise and adjust to changing demands and needs.

I hear from a lot of people who say they feel bad about not spending enough time at home or missing their kid’s bedtime because of work. Others mention that their business has taken a backseat while they’ve been juggling family stuff. But here’s the thing, it’s not about feeling guilty. It’s about accepting that life changes, and finding that ‘harmony’ isn’t a one-time achievement; it’s more like an ongoing evolution.

For me, it’s all about being fully present and bringing your A-game wherever you are. The trick? Knowing when you’re at your best and what you need to do to stay in that zone. When you’re figuring this out, think about your work life, home life, hobbies, and friendships.

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Here are some key areas to consider:

Heallh & Wellbeing

Remember what they say on aeroplanes— ‘put your own mask on before helping others’. If you’re not looking after yourself, you can’t be at your best for anyone else. Taking care of your own health and wellbeing isn’t selfish; it’s crucial, so make it a priority.

Rest

Are you catching enough Z’s to show up as your best self? Nobody wants to deal with your tired, cranky version. Sure, working hard is important, but burning out or skimping on sleep isn’t the ticket to success. Plus, sleep, or rest, is vital for your immune system and productivity.

Accept your feelings

Try to understand why you feel the way you do. Whether you are experiencing guilt, joy, resentment or satisfaction, try to determine the reason for this so that you can use it as a guide for your decisions and priorities. It’s not about beating yourself up, it’s about acceptance and evolution.

Understand your ‘why’

If you have a strong personal purpose, this can really help you when something is causing you stress or unhappiness. Knowing why you do what you do and what makes you feel fulfilled is important. You can then assess how well your current situation supports your purpose.

Make changes

if you have some thoughts or answers, consider what you could do next. Will you; book some annual leave, reprioritise, say ‘no’ to the commitment that doesn’t serve a purpose in favour of rest, say ‘yes’ to the friend you’ve not seen in ages, delegate more at work, have a significant change in direction?

Remember, finding work-life harmony isn’t about achieving some perfect state of balance; it’s about rolling with the punches and adjusting as life happens. Whether it’s making sure you’re wellrested, understanding your motivations, or just being kind to yourself when things don’t go as planned, it all adds up.

So, take a step back, look at the bigger picture, and ask yourself what small changes you can make to bring a little more harmony into your life.

You’ve got this. Don’t just succeed—thrive!

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