Tip #2: say ‘no’ to the unimportant
Work-life balance cannot be successful without effective priority setting.
Having learnt the secret of balance from Tip #1: pace yourself it’s time get to grips with setting priorities on the things that matter most. This is best achieved when combined with saying ‘no’ to the things that matter least.
Another way to look at it is focus on the things you can change instead of those you can’t. Determining your priorities is a bit of a balancing act in itself, the key is to constantly evaluate your use of time. When is the deadline for this project? How much does this matter to me? Who benefits from this effort and how much do these people mean to me? These are the questions that can help you start your priority list.
In my next post we look into tip #3, the heart of the matter and find ways to take care of yourself.