Here's how you can balance work and life while staying resilient in your career.

I look at it all like this: I'm working for 3 bosses. I have myself, who has to be in good shape to take care of the other 2. I have my family who I want to 'work' for. Then I have my job/career, that I need to keep the other 2 afloat. It's on me to do my best to keep any of these 3 from becoming the spoiled child that prioritizes themselves over everything else. Maybe that's changing your gym time, saying no to another dance class or travel league, or pushing back on that meeting that you know ain't going to matter in a month. You won't get them balanced, but you can get them pulling in the same direction.

Effective task prioritization is crucial for maintaining balance. Start by identifying high-priority tasks that align with your goals and deadlines. Use tools like the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks based on urgency and importance. Industry Example: In the telecom industry, where I managed multiple projects, prioritizing tasks was essential. By focusing on high-impact projects first and delegating less critical tasks, we met our targets without compromising quality. For instance, during a major network upgrade, we prioritized tasks that directly impacted customer experience, ensuring minimal disruption.

Fomentar el pensamiento crítico es un ejercicio que permite nos permite analizar los sesgos cognitivos que tenemos para acercarnos a una percepción lógica de la realidad. Esto implica aprender a evaluar la lógica de nuestros razonamientos y conceptos, diseccionar las generalizaciones y juicios que hacemos a diario, filtrar la información del entorno y sus paradigmas con el objetivo de ver la realidad como un constructo en el cual participamos, pero no nos define en su totalidad. Crearse el hábito dialéctico de razonar la realidad es una manera práctica de ser resiliente en cualquier circunstancia. No olvidemos que el equilibrio no es más que una oscilación de fuerzas actuando sobre un sistema, es un estado dinámico. El equilibrio NO existe.

Tudo na vida é equilíbrio. Mantenha o foco, mas faça pequenas pausas. Não esqueça de respirar fundo, se hidratar, cuidar do corpo com alimentação e atividade física e da mente - seja indo a um terapeuta, fazendo meditação ou fazendo silêncio. Nunca se proponha a fazer tarefas demais: eleja as 5 principais para aquele dia e, caso não seja possível dar check em todas na sua lista, passe-as ao dia seguinte. Mais importante de tudo: tenha limites e aprende a sentir quando os seus estão para ser ou foram ultrapassados.

Haber sido mamá me ayudó mucho a hacer foco en lo importante y a ponerle un límite a mi jornada laboral, para lograr equilibrar mejor mi vida. Y a la hora de priorizar, aprendi que nunca nada es imprescindible. Que cuando el tiempo escasea, o surgen imprevistos que nos roban atención de otras cuestiones, o nos modifica la agenda, siempre se puede continuar mañana!

In my experience, you must set solid boundaries between work and family time, as well as fun time. Creativeness and resourcefulness, especially when it comes to Journalism, passes through appeasement. This last word seems like a trial for every person trying to be resilient to his/her career. There are times we need to breathe... And by breathing, we need to cool off. So, we must also set our own personal boundaries as well. Fatigue mixed up with stress, are the worst counsellors after all.

Use tools like to-do lists or project management software to prioritize tasks and manage your workload effectively. Focus on high-impact activities and delegate or postpone less critical tasks.

When it comes to managing your workload, prioritization is key. Assess your tasks based on urgency and importance. Tackle high-priority items that align with your career goals first. This approach not only ensures that critical work gets done but also helps in reducing stress by clearing the mental clutter of less significant tasks. Remember, not everything that demands your attention is important. By focusing on what truly matters, you'll free up more time for personal pursuits and self

Equilibrar el trabajo y la vida personal comienza con la definición de prioridades claras. Esto implica identificar qué aspectos de tu vida y tu carrera son más importantes y dedicarles el tiempo y la energía adecuados. Tener una lista de prioridades bien definida ayuda a tomar decisiones informadas sobre cómo gastar el tiempo y cuándo es necesario ajustar el enfoque.

Entenda que dizer "não" é sinal de respeito, maturidade e auto conhecimento. E que ter momentos dedicados ao descanso e ao ócio são fundamentais para ser uma pessoa produtiva. Livre-se da culpa.

Setting clear boundaries between work and personal life helps prevent burnout. Communicate your working hours to colleagues and family members and stick to them. Avoid checking work emails or taking calls during personal time. Industry Example: In the healthcare sector, the demand for immediate responses can blur boundaries. As a team leader, I encouraged my team to set boundaries by not responding to non-urgent emails after hours. This practice significantly improved their work-life balance and overall job satisfaction.

Establishing clear boundaries at the outset is crucial to having a WLB. Ensuring that you clearly communicate when you’re available and when you’re not is critical to ensuring that everyone is on the same page. Always making sure that you have small rituals that you do on a daily basis to keep your mind away from work, that is just for you also helps. While flexibility is crucial in case of an emergency or as a one-off, having a consistent routine is ideal.

Be selective about the projects and commitments you take on. Saying no to non-essential tasks allows you to focus on what truly matters and prevents burnout.

Once at work, I do my best to be responsive when someone needs help. I use to start my day before my colleagues to prepare the daily meeting. Then I focus until noon and do some short breaks to prevent headaches. When it's lunchtime, I 100% disconnect and take my time. The pattern is the same for the afternoon until it's time to say goodbye. And once work is done, I take care of me and my family until the following day. It allows me to be efficient at work and prevent burnouts. And of course, the same goes for weekends. That way I'm happy to get back at work every monday.

Being self-employed, I have learned the necessity of stopping work after a set number of hours each day, and not giving in to the temptation to keep going. I have also learned that I need two consecutive days off work every week to recharge. These boundaries restrict work from taking over my life, either in terms of time or energy depletion.

You really need to know where to stop. Manage your tasks according to your potential. Self-care is a must to be productive. So, establish Digital Boundaries, Turn off work-related notifications during non-working hours. Consider setting boundaries on email checking times or using features like "Do Not Disturb" on your phone to avoid being constantly reachable. And Don't ever compromise on sleep & vacays. It's your rejuvenation!

Establish clear boundaries between your work and personal life. This may involve setting specific working hours, avoiding checking work email outside of work hours, and taking breaks throughout the day.

Establishing boundaries between work and personal life is fundamental for achieving the balance. Defining specific work hours and dedicated time for relaxation ensures you recharge effectively. Communicating these boundaries to colleagues and clients manages expectations and fosters respect for your personal time. This structured approach, balanced with flexibility, safeguards against burnout and maintains readiness for professional challenges. Ultimately, respecting these boundaries cultivates a sustainable work-life balance essential for long-term productivity and well-being.

Flexibility in work schedules can greatly enhance work-life balance. Embrace flexible working hours or remote work options when possible. This allows you to manage personal commitments without compromising professional responsibilities. Industry Example: During my tenure in BFSI industry, we implemented flexible working hours for employees. This change allowed them to manage personal errands during non-peak hours, leading to increased productivity and reduced stress levels.

Flexibility is key both personally and professionally. First, daily self-care is a must. Second, I manage my workload based on the deadlines of my projects while allowing for unforeseen circumstances that might arise, e.g., an issue with a project requires more attention or something comes up in my personal life. By utilizing good self-care and allowing for unanticipated possibilities at the outset of a project, I can approach situations from a grounded place should a situation occur.

Make work your play time ... you have to begin to flow naturally with your work and the design and parameters, but it's the rigidity that saps energy stores from you. Find new faster ways of doing things engaging with your manager or team leader forming and building relationships to promote innovation still sticking to safe parameters. I always say if you have reached your target for the day you can go home and let others have time to catch up, excellence! ...it's a team effort.

Be adaptable and willing to adjust your schedule as needed. This can help you to cope with unexpected challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Deadlines may often make you burn the midnight oil. Make sure that happens only once in a while. Stick to your schedules. Yet remain flexible for work upsurge. Make sure you adjust extra time spent on deadlines.

Abrace a flexibilidade, mas lembre-se que ela não anula a responsabilidade. Pelo contrário, ter uma jornada de trabalho flexível pressupõe um nível mais elevado de autoconhecimento e autogestão. Sem jamais esquecer que o seu trabalho influencia no todo, logo a sua flexibilidade precisa ser comunicada e combinada com o time que você se integra para que toda a engrenagem siga funcionando. Comunicação clara é fundamental.

Some people can set hard hours and stick to them relentlessly, but life usually makes that impossible. You get sick, or a family member or pet does. A storm knocks out your power. You travel and get off routine. The key is to establish a reliable foundation you can be flexible around.

My personal relationships with God, myself, and the special people in my life--and in that order--are vital nutrients for my soul and my sanity. This is the foundation upon which the rest of my life is built and is the source of my strength and resilience.

Lo más importante es seleccionar muy bien con quién compartes ese tiempo de ocio. Cuando la exigencia en el trabajo es muy alta, debes asegurarte de que tu tiempo de socialización es de calidad, que las personas que te rodeen, sumen.

Life is all about balance and everyone needs a relationship of some sort. Unfortunately, we tend to neglect this aspect of our lives until it's too late. Life isn't just about work work work and making money. Some things like a healthy relationship are more important than making money on the greater scale. So it's recommended that you invest time to build and nurture relationships with friends, families, and partners, you never know when you'll need them.

Make time for the people who are important to you, such as your family and friends. Strong social connections can provide you with support and help you to reduce stress.

Investing in relationships beyond the workplace enriches life's tapestry. By nurturing connections with family, friends, and communities, you not only cultivate a sense of belonging but also fortify emotional resilience. These bonds serve as anchors amidst work-related pressures, offering solace and rejuvenation. Moreover, diverse perspectives from a robust support network can illuminate new solutions to professional hurdles, fostering adaptability and sustained growth. Embracing these relationships not only enhances personal fulfillment but also nurtures a holistic approach to navigating life's complexities with vitality and grace.

Cultivate a circle of friends outside of work. Nothing like a complete change of scene away from regular professional work. Also stay open to assist with social work or charities every once in a while. Stay connected to local community issues. Enjoy interacting with children and people younger than yourself.

Do not approach networking like a game of Pokemon where you've "gotta catch 'em all". Building real community will bring you real results instead of surface-level transactions. Try a lot of different kinds of networking groups to find your people, then keep showing up. Your network is who will celebrate you in the good times and help pull you back up in the bad ones.

Make the things that keep you a happy and healthy person a priority. Rest is when the real growth happens in every area of life, but you also don't want to fall into the trap of "optimizing" your rest or resting just so you can be MORE productive. Take care of yourself, whatever that means to you. (It does not have to mean expensive bath products and 17-step skincare routines. It can mean walks with the dog and time to read a book before bed. A book you *want* to read, not one you feel like you *should* read.)

Prioritizing self-care isn't indulgent; it's essential for career resilience. Establishing routines that facilitate relaxation and rejuvenation, whether through hobbies, exercise, or moments of solitude, plays a pivotal role in enhancing mental clarity and productivity. Consistent self-care not only safeguards against burnout but also equips you to manage professional challenges with composure and effectiveness. By nurturing your well-being, you cultivate the stamina and resilience needed to navigate career demands with a balanced and focused mindset.

Self-care is definitely not a luxury; it is a necessity. My regular practices are daily prayer and meditation, journaling, solitude, stretching, and walking out in nature. These practices keep me grounded and help restore me to center when I'm thrown off-kilter.

Para mí es fundamental meditar, realizar respiraciones antes de dormir para poder desconectar del estrés diario y ponerme música relajante. También es muy importante la práctica deportiva, especialmente en la naturaleza para recargar las pilas.

As a remote worker, I come to the office once a week. Forgetting to take care of me 4 out of 5 working days is easy. Since I don't want to fall in this trap, I take some time for stretching and drinking water (to prevent headaches) and leave the screen for some minutes. Once a week, I go for a run with friends at lunch break.

Take care of yourself physically and mentally. This may involve getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and practicing relaxation techniques.

Make this an absolute priority. As much as for your innards as for physical betterment. Enjoy pep talks, motivation sessions, healthcare tips as also loving being groomed, massaged and pampered whenever possible.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed and burned out. However, continually learning new skills and knowledge can help keep you grounded and focused. Take a course, read a book, or even pick up a hobby you've always been curious about. You might be surprised at how much it can positively impact your work and life.

Build time for learning into your schedule. Often, with work deadlines and family responsibilities, learning and development get sidelined. Whether you’re taking a course or practicing using a new tool, make sure you allocate enough time and prioritize it.

Staying resilient requires continuous learning and adaptability. Invest in professional development to keep your skills relevant and stay ahead in your career. This can also provide a sense of accomplishment and motivation. Industry Example: I continuously stay engaged in learning new technologies and trends. Attending industry conferences and enrolling in online courses keeps me updated and prepared for the evolving demands of the sector. This continuous learning approach not only enhances my skills but also inspires my team to pursue their own professional growth.

Read. Read. Read. Stay up to date with news. News of all kinds. From all over. The more well informed you are, the better you will be at adding suitable perspectives to content. This means learning never stops.

Developments in most fields change so quickly now that keeping up with the changes requires intentional effort and should be part of yearly goals. If one is in the situation where there is no company to pay for career development, then it is important to choose from the huge array of online courses, many at nominal cost or free, to keep oneself current. LinkedIn Learning with LinkedIn Premium is one of those resources.

Take time to learn new skills and invest in your continuous learning. No matter what age you’re at or what stage you are in your career, you must never stop educating yourself.

As a developer, I must stay up-to-date with new technologies and best practices. But it's easy to lose yourself in the ocean of content on the web. So I take some time right before starting my day to check articles, and I do the same right before leaving. And one thing you can do if you see an interesting article and you want to read it later: use Pocket!

In the 21st century, how fast you can learn is more important than what you already learnt. Information gets outdated every 18 months and those with old information become obsolete. Just know this, what may be true today may be a lie tomorrow and how fast you can learn will determine how fast you'll grow.

Never stop learning and developing your skills. This can help you to stay ahead of the curve in your career and feel more engaged in your work.

Stay Organised: Keep your workspace organized and clutter-free. An organized environment can enhance focus and efficiency, reducing work-related stress.

Organization in your personal Life is as important as your professional life. I keep one daily planner that includes my appointments/goals for the day in both professional and personal life. That way nothing gets overlooked.

Lower your expectations and you will never be disappointed. Aspire to greatness and you will never fully feel accomplished. Play it safe and take no risks and you will likely go unrewarded unless you are Forest Gump and just do exactly what people tell you. In other words, there is no secret sauce. You have to do what works for you and you only. You won't know what that is until you find it.