5 TIPS FOR BETTER WORK AND SOCIAL LIFE BALANCE

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When it comes to life, I think everyone is trying to find a healthy balance between work and social life. I know it’s a constant struggle for many especially since we all have so much going on in our lives such as working a 9-5, taking 18 credits, having two jobs, etc. I’ve definitely had my struggles with juggling both but I think I have finally found the right balance between work and social life so I would love to share my 5 tips on how you can do the same.

1. Schedule Social Events: I find out writing events on my calendar or my planner helps me to stick with my social plans more. I always try to have a dinner date with my friends from college and it’s always difficult because we all have different schedules. However, once we lock in a date, I make sure I put it on my phone and actually stick with it. My advice is to schedule everything else around those social events and make sure you commit to them because this will allow yourself to socialize and relax without feeling guilty or bailing.
2. Take Breaks/ Unplug: I always think taking breaks is necessary so whether you have a job or in school, make sure you take some time to just unplug for a while. If you are studying for hours, make sure you take a break every 30 minutes. If you are in an office, make sure you take a few minutes to take a walk outside or get some water. I think taking short breaks actually help your body and mind to recover.
3. Have Me Time: My me time usually revolves around working out because it’s an activity that I find therapeutic especially since I’m sweating and endorphins are running. It’s easy to get burnt out with work and even social events can be tiring, so make sure you are doing something for yourself and nobody else. This can be anything from reading to meditating to even watching Netflix!
4. Be Productive: There are definitely ways that people can be more productive in their lives. This doesn’t necessarily have to be professional work. When I am in transit, I like to listen to podcasts that help my grow mentally and I think this is part of me time. However, I am being productive with my time because I am taking advantage of my commute, rather than doing nothing or listening to music.
5. Manage Time Wisely: : Sometimes, we put off work or we work leisurely and I think this is an area that a lot of people can improve on. I’m not saying you have to rush to complete your task, but I think it’s important to set realistic deadline for yourself and not procrastinate. Personally, it feels amazing when I can check off my to do list because that frees up more time so I can focus more on my social life.

Do you struggle with balancing work and social life? What’s your biggest tip? I know it’s not easy to find a balance, but I think over time, once you find what works for you, it will become easier and I hope these tips were helpful!