Comments on: 6 Rules of Stress Free Work/Life Balance

By: Madeleine Kolb

Madeleine Kolb — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:43:44 +0000

Anastasiya, These are excellent rules for keeping things in balance and reducing stress.I think that some of the “unnecessary activities” you discuss are huge time-wasters. TV is probably the worst, and the figures for number of hours per day spent watching TV are depressing. I watch it very little, but love to watch a good movie with my BF. We make some popcorn, enjoy the show, and feel the stress dissolve away.

Your point about protecting “non-work time” and turning off your cell-phone is also important. I love my outdoor time and carry my cell phone only in case of an emergency We do need to work to keep our work from consuming us.

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Womcat.org — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:43:35 +0000

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By: S. Ali Myers - Soulful Body & Mind

S. Ali Myers - Soulful Body & Mind — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:54:19 +0000

Great post! It’s amazing how many people let their jobs stress them out. But, considering the fact that we MUST have “money” in a capitalist society, this shouldn’t be shocking. I vowed a few years ago to not work for money. I rather make $5 on my own than make $10 working somewhere that stressed me out. I look forward to future posts on this subject.

Peace!
- Ali

By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:19:51 +0000

I think that you are doing the right thing by consciously setting aside some time for yourself. I know that sometimes I get too engrossed in my work too (because I truly enjoy what I am doing) but then I start feeling drained because I didn’t have any non-work time.
I don’t think that any person can live in perfect balance, we can just constantly strive towards it. Our lives change daily and they require adjustments to keep everything in balance.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts here, Jean!

By: Jean Sarauer

Jean Sarauer — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:02:54 +0000

I love my work and this can actually create work/life balance issues for me because it’s easy to immerse myself in projects and block out other things. What I’ve been doing lately is devoting my mornings to work and then consciously doing non-work related activities for a few hours in the afternoon. I’m not living in perfect balance, by any means, but I’m working at it.

By: Karry Purdue

Karry Purdue — Mon, 24 May 2010 03:09:34 +0000

excellent post. keep it up

By: axel g

axel g — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:02:26 +0000

“One thing at a time”

I find this one especially helpful!

It’s easier to stay grounded while doing just one thing at the time…

By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:37:34 +0000

Thank you, Cheryl! Stress that never goes away (the one that is often associated with work)is not a good thing for health or for general satisfaction with life. Trying to find a comfortable position at which you are satisfied with your results at work and you still have enough time for your regular life is an important part of being in balance.

By: Cheryl Paris

Cheryl Paris — Fri, 21 May 2010 08:32:28 +0000

Hi Anastaysia,

Stress is happening everywhere…
A little bit stress/pressure is a positive thing. It helps us being on the track, have the correct attitude, correct passion…
But a lot of stress which is due to procrastination or negative thinking allows us to go in a bad phase. And in such bad phase one need to recognize the problem and take professional help.
The 6 rules mentioned are worth a million.

Bye for now,
Cheryl