Putting Together Your Puzzle

Creating Work/Life Balance

ObjectivesON THE JOB IN MY PERSONAL LIFE

What gives you job satisfaction?

How do I feel Physically? Emotionally?

What makes me happy?

How do I feel Physically? Emotionally?

What is your dream list?

Goal Setting Specific – PERSONAL AND WORK Measurable Achievable Realistic Time line

Short: 0 -1 yearMedium: 1-3 yearsLong: 3 years +

Will Power Will power is active only in 1/6th of your brain. 5/6th of your brain power is at the subconscious

level. Thus you are unable to control it. However, scientific research has found that you

are able to control all 6 parts of your brain. So, learn to control the subconscious thinking by

putting your brain on autopilot. This will enable you to keep yourself motivated!

Avoid Procrastination A 50% average in making good decisions is a

good record. Many people are not good problem solvers,

but they are good decision makers. Learn to analyze facts quickly, make a

decision, and then learn to live with the results!

Happiness at work and at home Intent Accountability

Grass is greener…

Do what you like and do it more

TragediesMoving on and

upwardExample: lottery

winners one year later--many say they are less happy

HappinessNever give upDon’t dwell on the

pastEmbrace changeEmbrace fear

What are you afraid of?

What would help you cope better?

OptionsCreativity – think

outside the boxAppreciationMindful livingGivingEthics/honestyCharacter – who you

are when no one is looking

Health Sleep

8.3 hours 7 nights a week REM sleep

Eating 5 fruits & veggies 20 minutes after

eating Weigh yourself at

least once a week DRINK WATER

Finances Goal setting Nickel and

dime spending Retirement

planning Start now Meat vs. gravy

Debt management

Family values Inheriting

spending habits

Prioritizing Your Life & Work

Write your eulogy / RETIREMENT SPEECH Re-evaluate your choices Examine other people’s priorities Role-model your priorities

Wear them openly Shout them from a rooftop

Stress Management20 minutes every

dayFight or flight

responsesRelax your body …

6 -3 -6 exerciseBaths/walkPet/plant therapyDEEP BREATHS

Laughter therapyCryTouchCrossword puzzlesLearn a new

language/musical instrument

Relieving Stress at work and home

Stay ahead of your work.

Do the hard tasks first.

Do the difficult tasks in phases.

Getting enough sleep is a must.

Have planned recreation and hobbies.

Admit and verbalize the causes of your own irritations.

Face up to the fact you really can’t do all the things you scheduled.

Communication Start with “I” 3 minute rule Family meetings Needs vs. wants “Men are from

Venus …..” Self-talk

At work Be flexible Develop a

network Be Genuine Become a good

listener

Assertiveness Ask for what you want

9 times! Practice makes perfect Passive vs. aggressive Personal vs. business

Quotes “Take your life in your own hands and what

happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.”

“Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in the world.”

Nobody can bring you peace but yourself.

Erica Jong

Helen Keller

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quotes

“Motivation is when your dreams put on work clothes.”

“One worthwhile task carried to a successful conclusion is worth half-a-hundred half-finished tasks.”

Ben Franklin

Malcolm S. Forbes