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Jan 04
Importance of Work-Life Balance for the New Year

Importance of Work-Life Balance for the New Year

  • January 4, 2023
  • Herschel Lili
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Each new year is a chance to change for the better. Perhaps, one of your goals for 2023 is to balance work and life. However, it can be difficult to do so, considering the current remote work environment of many companies.

How do you balance work and personal life?

In this article, learn the importance of work-life balance and how to cultivate it with some of these useful tips.

Practice Saying “No”

Practice Saying “No”

When we are so used to saying “yes,” refusing people can often be difficult. Sometimes, it can even come off as too assertive or awkward.

However, if you keep yourself available to everyone all the time, you could end up burning out.

Thus, in 2023, make it a point to practice saying “no.” It might feel wrong at first, but sooner or later, you will get the hang of it.

You don’t always have to respond to people’s requests immediately. Take time to check and see if you can offer help. After all, you also might find yourself with your hands full.

Log Off

Log Off

With the remote work setup, it can be hard to draw the line between your personal life and work.

It might even feel like you are on-call 24/7, especially if you work with clients in a different time zone.

Still, make sure to maintain your boundaries. Know when to log off and stick with it. Don’t read work emails at 11 pm – or worse, reply.

There is a time for everything, and you can always resume work in the morning.

Communicate Effectively

Communicate Effectively

One of the most challenging aspects of a remote job is communication.

After all, each one of your colleagues and bosses works in their own homes.

Sometimes, it can also be overwhelming considering the amount of written correspondence one receives. It can also cause misunderstandings since tone doesn’t always carry into emails and messages.

Still, it does not also mean constantly scheduling conference meetings. This can often result in a waste of time and loss of productivity.

When in doubt, overcommunicate. Make sure to also set up deadlines for each task and manage your time accordingly so you can be productive.

Take Breaks Throughout Your Work Day

Take Breaks Throughout Your Work Day

It can be easy to forgo taking small breaks.

However, having these short gaps at work improves an employee’s productivity for the day.

Breaks alleviate stress, which is important for a remote worker’s mental well-being.

Remote employees also benefit from taking a break because these prevent fatigue.

Lastly, remember to not cut these breaks short. Apart from the benefits, most of the time these breaks are paid for by the company. Thus, take advantage of these breaks to the fullest so you don’t shortchange yourself.

Invest in Yourself

Invest in Yourself

Self-care can look different for each one of us. For some, it can come in the form of journaling, baking, cooking, etc.

Essentially, these are hobbies you do for fun.

However, self-care can also mean looking for opportunities to learn. It can be taking up classes to brush up on previous knowledge or to learn a new skill.

Take advantage of any training programs offered by your employer. If not, you can also look up free courses online.

Overall, there are many benefits of work-life balance. Again, this helps you prevent burnout and enhances your overall health.

In the upcoming year, make sure to try your best to maintain a good work-life balance.

On that note, you might want to start fresh for the new year. Well, check out Remote Staff’s job board and see if a position catches your eye. The company has been in the industry for 15 years and has always kept Filipino remote workers’ well-being in mind. Register today!

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Disclaimer: The above article was written according to the information available as of press time.
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Herschel Lili has a collective four years of professional writing experience. She enjoys reading anything under the sun, but in recent years, she has turned her attention to books that leave her feeling profound. At present, she looks forward to learning everything she can about remote working and sharing the knowledge through succinct write-ups.

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