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Ben Renshaw
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Ben Renshaw
is the author of Balancing Work and Life. Exclusive
to dk.com, he gives us his top tips to help you achieve
the perfect work/life balance.
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Understand
Success
To create a balance between
the demands of your work and your life, you need to examine
what success means to you. Start by clarifying your values,
purpose, roles, and attitudes so that you have something
to measure your achievements against.
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Work
smarter, not harder
Work smarter, not harder In
a fast, busy world, you pay a high price for confusing
success with constant adrenaline, endless activity, all
work, not rest, and no play. Avoid working long hours
to meet deadline, learn how to manage your time, and avoid
falling into an activity trap.
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Understand
yourself
Understanding yourself and what
you want to achieve enables you to live a fulfilling life.
Look at your beliefs, be sensitive to your emotions, assess
your priorities, and plan action.
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Ask for
support
Asking for help is a strength,
not a weakness. Friends and colleagues may be experiencing
similar feelings to you, and talking to them about an
issue can help you resolve it.
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Put together
your own jigsaw
Your life is like a jigsaw:
it is made up of different pieces. Ensure that you make
time for each important aspect of your life – your
relationships, family, leisure time, work, and self-improvement
– and begin to focus on your life as a whole.
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Plan
action
The key to implementing good
intentions is to create and follow an action plan for
your work and life. Identify your objective, clarify your
goals, discuss your plans with those who will be involved
in them, and set yourself achievable targets.
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Adapt
work routines
To be successful in today’s
workplace, organizations and employees have to be open
to new ways of working. Notice how globalization, new
technology, and new employment trends are forcing change,
and look at ways of adapting your work routine.
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Understand
change
Understanding the psychology
of change can help you make changes for the better. Be
specific: think about the changes you could make, the
people who could offer you support, the obstacles you
may encounter – and then take action.
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Sustain
balance
Maintaining balance is the key
to professional and personal success. Be sure about what
you want, live a healthy and fulfilled life, and stay
motivated.
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Celebrate
success
When you achieve a success,
make sure you celebrate it – celebration builds your
confidence, increases your future resolve, and helps make
success a state of mind. Recognize, reward, enjoy, and
share.
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