Here's how you can prevent the negative impact of neglecting work-life balance in your career.

Prioritize setting boundaries between work and personal life. Establish designated work hours and stick to them, ensuring time for rest outside of work. This also means not responding to emails after hours, which can set the precedent that you are willing to work outside your designated hours. It also may set an expectation for others around you. Delegate tasks when possible and learn to say no to excessive workload or commitments. Regularly engage in activities that promote well-being and that allow you to decompress. Remember that maintaining balance contributes to overall job satisfaction, productivity, and long-term career success.

1) Embrace the ‘Unplug’ Ritual: Create a daily ritual to disconnect from work. It could be a walk in the park, meditation, or cooking a meal. 2) Master the Art of ‘No’: Learn to say ‘no’ to tasks that don’t align with your career goals or personal well-being. It’s not just a word, it’s a skill. 3) Adopt ‘Micro-Adventures’: Incorporate small adventures into your routine, like trying a new hobby or exploring a new route home. It keeps life exciting and helps maintain balance. Remember, work-life harmony is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy the ride!

PSA: If your working hours are between 9am-6pm, don't answer the 10pm email. It can usually wait until morning. (If we don't respect our own boundaries, no one else will.)

In addition to setting boundaries, it’s important to be present and engaged in the moment. In my experience, if your brain can’t turn off work mode over the weekend (during brunch, the round of golf, or your kid’s double header) you will feel cheated on Sunday night and not as refreshed & ready for Monday morning.

Delegation is like creating copy of yourselves when the delegated task has a clear direction and description for your team members or colleagues to complete the task.

Reflection is the best tool to not let yourself go into a long path of unsuccessful endeavours, also why Journaling is sought after as it helps in Reflection. The reflections can be of 2 types - Self Reflection & Feedback from others We should regularly do self reflection and also sought out feedback from others.

Do fewer things, better. (After all, priority = 1 thing.) "The word priority came into the English language in the 1400s. It was singular. It meant the very first or prior thing. It stayed singular for the next five hundred years." — Greg McKeown

1. Set Boundaries: Establish clear boundaries between work and personal life to maintain balance and prevent burnout. 2. Prioritize Self-Care: Dedicate time for self-care activities that rejuvenate and energize you outside of work hours. 3. Time Management: Efficiently manage your time to prioritize tasks, delegate when necessary, and avoid overcommitting. 4. Seek Support: Engage with mentors, coaches, or support groups to gain insights and strategies for balancing career and personal life. 5. Reflect and Adjust: Regularly evaluate your work-life balance and make necessary adjustments to align with your well-being and career goals.

Gain clarity on your non-negotiables for your self-care and health for the work you desire. Whether that be a morning journaling practice, a daily run, a weekly catchup with a trusted contact or a quick deep breathing routine before bed, have fun discovering what you need.