Survival secrets
Indian Management|November 2021
Thrive at the workplace with these simple adaptations.
J DEVARPRAKASH
Survival secrets

It is not easy to unbrace the thoughts of the workplace at the doorstep of your house along with your footwear. Having spent the most part of the day in the workplace, things such as pending tasks, mentally chalking out a schedule for the next day, or conceiving a meeting plan keep popping up in one’s mind. Similarly, thoughts of personal/domestic tasks too linger on in the mind when one is at work. Similarly, it is impossible to leave behind everything about home at home itself. So, the idea is to manage both. And this is what is called as work-life balance.

Work-life balance is central to managing one’s quality of life. It is much like walking on a tight rope. If you know how to balance both work life and personal life, you will certainly lead a happy life; failing to do so may leave you distressed. At work, you may have to face difficult situations or pressure from superiors or resistance from colleagues or even dirty politics. But, to remain cool at workplace is one of the key factors in work-life balance. Here are some ways to keep yourself stress-free at work:

Have a good start

Knowledge transfer (KT)—sharing of information, experience, and other aspects related to the assignment—is the first thing step by an organisation while onboarding a new joinee. However, most knowledge transfer sessions turn out to be frightening, as the outgoing employee emphasizes the problems instead of telling how to execute work.

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