[Best of 2019] 5 tips on how to work full-time and not go crazy

Theres one important life skill they dont teach you at uni.

University prepared me for a work environment where I have total freedom to plan my day as I just.

Nine-to-five office life, on the other hand?

The answers were disheartening.

Lets just say I heard the joke What even is work-life balance?

way too many times.

Things werent looking good for my article or for my sanity.

Here are the tips they gave me on working full-time and staying sane:

1.

Reclaim your mental space

When it comes to productivity, working more doesnt always mean getting more stuff done.

It’s free, every week, in your inbox.

Mia Bijman, Customer Success Manager atHoneypot, takes a 30-minute walk around central Amsterdam every day.

Afterwards, I feel re-energized and more productive for the second part of the day.

Meditation, he said, helps him to see his thoughts for what they are just thoughts.

This allows me to be more relaxed in stressful situations.

One thing became clear from these conversations: Mia and Daniel use breaks to reclaim their own mental space.

Were tired of being constantly connected.

On our platform, we even have silent meditation retreats where participants are not allowed to talk.

People want to completely separate themselves from the overstimulating reality of modern work-life.

But that doesnt mean the only way to relax is by going on a yoga retreat.

Im a morning person so I like to start working early.

My company supports working remotely so I make use of that too.

For Nicole Friesen,ScribbrsCommunity Manager, mixing things up once in a while is very helpful.

Getting away from my routine and familiar environment means a lot to me, she explained.

When it comes to work, breaking the mould can be scary.

No one in our company had ever done this before, she recalled.

But my manager actually loved the idea and was excited for me.

Which brings me to my next point…

4.

If a healthy work routine really matters to you, you shouldnt leave it to chance.

I truly believe this is a win-win for both employees and employers.

The happier everyone in the company is, the more effective they are at their work.

This is why promoting good work-life balance is incorporated into our company culture at Sitly.

As Sitly discovered, work pressure takes the heaviest toll on working parents.

5.Draw boundaries

Boundaries are key in any relationship and your relationship with work is no different.

But with our constant connectedness, it becomes more and more difficult to separate personal and professional lives.

Out of sight, out of mind, right?

I know what Im choosing.

Getting a good work-life balance is so challenging because there isnt a straightforward way of getting there.

What works for me might not work for you and vice versa.

And the truth is, work-life balance is really a moving target.

As the different aspects of your life change, a fulfilling routine will come to take different shapes.

So my best advice to all of us is really just: Good luck!

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