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A healthy work-life balance

10 ways to strike a healthy work-life balance

Be clear about what is important to you in life – writing down your long-term goals and aspirations may encourage you to realise them.
Take advantage of your options – most companies offer flexible provisions that could free up your personal time without impacting on your work.
Leave work where it belongs, at work – turn off your mobile and resist temptation to check work emails when at home.
Learn to say no and avoid taking too much on.
Manage your time effectively in and out of the office – the more organised you are, the more you’ll get done (and that includes housework!).
Limit time-consuming misunderstandings by communicating clearly and listening carefully.
Set aside time for relaxing, rejuvenating or recreational activities, with and without your family or friends.
Get enough sleep – vital for your health, wellbeing, productivity and stress levels.
Ask for help if you feel things are spiralling out of control; your company may have provisions in place such as counselling through an employee assistance programme.
Protect your private time, you’ve earned it.

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