June 23, 2008

Making Work "Work": Resources for Busy Professionals

Need a little balance?
Life and work pressures can feel overwhelming at times. When that happens, it’s good to take a breather and remind yourself of what’s really important. Here are a few pearls of wisdom offered by Alan Weiss in his newsletter, Balancing Act.

• Try to remember that what you’re shooting for is success - not perfection. That should offer some relief; you don’t have to be perfect and you don’t have to make excuses for being human.


• When you have time off, avoid checking e-mail or voicemail unless you’re expecting something truly important. Why? You risk upsetting your peace of mind (and good night’s sleep) if you see something that starts your mind working or worrying. Whatever it is, it can probably wait until you’ve relaxed and recharged.


• When you feel you’re being bombarded constantly with too much work, stop and look for areas you can streamline. You might be surprised to learn about the wide variety of labor-saving technology, devices, and techniques available … but you have to take the time to find solutions and put them into action.

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