Work-life Balance
The term work-life balance is tossed around in the workplace all the time, but are we always just trying not to fall? A goal for most workers out there, and for students too, should be to find a work-life equilibrium where the balancing act can move from bosu ball acrobatics to steady solid ground.
I came across a great Drew Carey quote the other day, which explained that “there is a support group for people that hate their job, it’s called EVERYBODY and they meet at the bar.” But I think that most people probably don’t mind their job, it’s what they are missing out on that fuels any workplace resentment. Time away from friends, family and hobbies can make your job seem like punishment when really there are always choices that can help you find “balance”.
A few thoughts to consider: If you work overtime for the extra $$$, is it worth it? How can you be more productive without giving more of your time? Simply taking the train into work can lend you an hour or more a day to work DURING your commute rather than sitting in traffic, and the stress from traffic will also be avoided.
Check out how you are faring in you balancing act by taking the quiz below put out by the Canadian Mental Health Association: Work-life Balance Questionnaire
Good Luck!
