I am also trying to ensure my colleagues have it too. In all honesty, achieving this “happy balance” is not easy – and I am working at it every day. I know that I simply couldn’t function without my “teams.” Trusting in the people around me, both personally and professionally, keeping communication open and constantly building on partnerships and relationships has meant that I can easily adjust my “balance” knowing I have the help and support I need. Whether at home with family and friends, or in the workplace with colleagues, we are all part of a team. I find this is especially important if making big decisions. That means committing to dedicated, protected time for my life outside of work, where I am also able to switch-off, reflect and rest. Trying to be self-disciplined and ensuring you have a closure to your work day, is very important. Indeed, recent studies suggest that half of UK workers are unhappy with their work-life balance, with many doing longer hours as a result. In the digital “always on” age, many people, including me, struggle with switching off. Working remotely, or in a different location, can be great for flexibility, but it can actually create a habit of always being connected and over-committed. Agreeing each week’s priorities, considering new circumstances and being able to flex if necessary is key. With a husband and family of three young girls to look after, having routine has been essential to me.
I have found that having a lack of this balance or structure can really affect decision making, both personally and professionally. Whoever your support system is, partner, extended family, friends etc., understanding and agreeing responsibilities and timelines means that you can build the right amount of flexibility into your life to achieve that happy balance. Find your flexĪlthough being organised and having structure, especially with competing priorities, is important, being flexible with this is essential. As a Virgo, I’m a bit of perfectionist, so these can be very difficult choices for me to make! 3.
It’s about being able to make the right choices for your circumstances and this may mean that other things are sacrificed. It is about finding a happy, comfortable balance that you are in control of – I have learnt that this is the real goal. Accept imperfectionĭifficult as it may sound, it is important to accept that your balance does not have to be perfect, even or constant. Life is what changes and you have to constantly be able to reweight and revaluate. Early on, my first priority was establishing my career but, as for many, marriage and children shifts your balance and priorities, and the same happened for me.
Perhaps it’s career, family or studying that is your focus. Reflecting on how my own work-life balance has changed since I started my career, I see that it has never been about a “perfect balance” it is constantly shifting and all depends on what your priorities are. For me, this balance is very important, but I have realised, it does not have to be equal to be successful – and there are lots of reasons why. As a result, the question of achieving work-life balance is one that I am increasingly asked about. But with recent developments, many of us will now have to continue to work from home, or in unfamiliar locations and settings. Nicola McQueen "Its ok to be uneven: My top tips for finding your own work-life balance in 2020."Ģ020 is definitely going to be a year that no one will forget.
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