WORK-LIFE
HARMONY
Introduction
Equilibrium
may be a physical state of balance or a calm state of mind. In Physics, in
simple terms, it means that motion of objects in equilibrium will not change
with time and they will also keep the same amount of energy. With reference to
work-life balance it is the equal prioritization of worldly (career,
profession, business etc.) demands and demands of personal life. Generally, it
is feeling of fulfillment of your personal as well as professional life.
If
one reads my blogs it can be easily observed that I am a family oriented guy.
Though I was a work centered person, yet took care of family and relationships.
My only fault was that I tried to produce more at work at the cost of my
health, which now I repent very much.
(a)-
There are no set rules for work-life balance. Further, same rules cannot be
applied for everyone. No one else will be bothered about you. It is you who
have to manage the balance. You have to take responsibility of reducing work
related stress and keeping general well being of self and family. In my view,
work-life balance concept is self defined and self determined. You have to make
your time and energy for a harmonious relationship between professional and
personal life.
(b)-
To achieve work life balance we will have to prioritize health. Unplug yourself
for some time in a day even from your family and friends and be in solitude to
practice meditation or reading. Take time off from work to recharge you. Avoid
burnout at work place and set limits of working hours. Saying is one thing and
doing is another. Your doing determines what is your priority.
(c)-
Work life balance is not an achievement of a day, but results over a period of
time. Balance does not every time mean equality. Depending upon the work
situation, sometimes you may have to devote more time for your work than the
family.
Organizational trend
In
the recent Ford trend survey of 2024, 68 % (world 52%) of Indians are ready to
cut their salaries up to 20% for their health. The working class says that
balancing in individual life is more important than promotion in career. It is
also said that Artificial intelligence will facilitate in maintaining work life
balance. According to “women inc HR Managers survey” 34 % women leave the job
for work-life balance, while this data for men is only 4%.
To
facilitate healthy work-life balance so as to provide motivation for the
employees to stick to the current job, some organizations provide:-
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Flexible office hours, instead of usual
rat race hours.
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Work from home once/twice a week.
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Trained professionals for child care and
parents support
Myths and facts
(x)-
Working tirelessly will not make you more productive and effective. Your professional
and personal life will grow when you are relaxed.
(y)-
People who derive everything from their work and are at the peak of it; they
are not aware or realize it too late that they are at the nadir in all other
areas of life.
(z)-
People get so much consumed by their profession or work that they neglect not
only personal health but the most important relationships.
Citations
Unknown-
“extremes
are easy; strive for balance”
Paul
Tsongas (American politician) - “No
one on his deathbed ever said, I wish I had spent more time at the office”
Gary Keller (Real estate Entrepreneur) - “Work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it
will bounce back. The other four balls—family, health, friends, and
integrity—are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be
irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered”
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