Prioritise You

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Career And Personal Life

If you feel like you’re fighting a losing battle when it comes to balancing the demands of your work life with your personal one, you’re not alone. It’s a problem that plagues many working people and sometimes it takes a lot of effort to get the ratio right.

But if you don’t find a compromise, your health – both physical and mental – can suffer, as can your relationship with your family. Here’s how to try to achieve that all-important balance.

• LEARN TO SAY NO

So often we say yes to work requests without thinking or because we’re worried if we don’t do it, our bosses will think less of us. Are the extra things you’re asked to do part of your job? Can they wait until another time? Don’t take on more than you can cope with and don’t feel bad about putting off things that can be done later.

• WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER