Ep. 111 - The Art of Work-Life Balance

09/05/23 • 33 min

Did you know that long work hours could be as dangerous as secondhand smoke and increase the risk of early death by 20%?

Dive into this episode with Dr. James Bryant as we discuss the secrets to achieving work-life balance, the art of delegation, and why letting go of perfectionism can transform your personal life and professional journey. Discover strategies, insights, and a fresh perspective on how to thrive in a world dominated by technology and the urgent demands of work.

Tune in to this helpful conversation about mastering delegation and achieving work-life balance!

[00:00 - 17:09] Mastering Work-Life Balance

Invitation to Mastering Delegation On-Ramp Session
The impact of technology & setting healthy boundaries
Stress at work can be just as dangerous as secondhand smoke
Long-term overworking can lead to anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, insomnia, and a weakened immune system
Learning how to put boundaries around those things that are important to you is vital to solving the dilemma of work-life balance
Let go of perfectionism and strive for excellence instead
Make time for yourself and your family - they need you more than anything else

[13:10 - 26:45] Learning to Say No and Recharge Your Mind

Incorporate physical activities with friends to blow off steam
Meditation and mindfulness help to center thoughts and reduce stress
Let go of activities that waste time to achieve a work-life balance
Learn to say no to other people and yes to yourself
Prioritizing work-life balance increases profits, productivity, and loyalty and decreases staff turnover
Employers/managers can offer flexible/alternative hours, allow staff to work from home, and create a culture that promotes work-life balance

[26:46 - 33:38] Closing Segment

Quotes:

"It's not about achieving perfection. It's about making intentional choices that will serve your ultimate goal." - Dr. James Bryant

"If you start decreasing turnover, you're increasing loyalty, you're increasing productivity, then that will have a direct impact on your bottom line." - Dr. James Bryant

Let's connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I'd love to hear from you.

Engineer Your Success On-Ramp: Mastering Delegation: https://bit.ly/458uxkC

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website, www.engineeryoursuccessnow.com, and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

Did you know that long work hours could be as dangerous as secondhand smoke and increase the risk of early death by 20%?

Tune in to this helpful conversation about mastering delegation and achieving work-life balance!

[00:00 - 17:09] Mastering Work-Life Balance

Invitation to Mastering Delegation On-Ramp Session
The impact of technology & setting healthy boundaries
Stress at work can be just as dangerous as secondhand smoke
Long-term overworking can lead to anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, insomnia, and a weakened immune system
Learning how to put boundaries around those things that are important to you is vital to solving the dilemma of work-life balance
Let go of perfectionism and strive for excellence instead
Make time for yourself and your family - they need you more than anything else

[13:10 - 26:45] Learning to Say No and Recharge Your Mind

Incorporate physical activities with friends to blow off steam
Meditation and mindfulness help to center thoughts and reduce stress
Let go of activities that waste time to achieve a work-life balance
Learn to say no to other people and yes to yourself
Prioritizing work-life balance increases profits, productivity, and loyalty and decreases staff turnover
Employers/managers can offer flexible/alternative hours, allow staff to work from home, and create a culture that promotes work-life balance

[26:46 - 33:38] Closing Segment

Quotes:

"It's not about achieving perfection. It's about making intentional choices that will serve your ultimate goal." - Dr. James Bryant

"If you start decreasing turnover, you're increasing loyalty, you're increasing productivity, then that will have a direct impact on your bottom line." - Dr. James Bryant

Let's connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I'd love to hear from you.

Engineer Your Success On-Ramp: Mastering Delegation: https://bit.ly/458uxkC

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website, www.engineeryoursuccessnow.com, and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

Previous Episode

Ep, 110 - How to Become a more Effective Listener

Do you know if you're an effective listener? Research suggests you're probably only listening at 25% efficiency!

Dive into this episode as Dr. James Brown unveils the secrets to genuinely effective listening and how mastering this skill can transform relationships and professional growth. Dr. James provides tips and tricks to improve your listening skills and build trust with those around you. Learn to limit distractions and listen to non-verbal cues like body language to make the speaker feel heard and understood.

Tune in now to get the necessary tools to master your listening skills and foster positive relationships!

[00:00 - 07:47] Opening Segment

The following Success On Ramp session is on September 19th!
Most people think they are good listeners, but studies show that the average person listens at only 25% efficiency
Improving listening skills is vital for effective communication, error reduction, and team morale
Being a good listener helps foster trust and demonstrate concern for team members

[07:48 - 15:07] Reducing Conflict, Improving Relationships, and Enhancing Communication

Valuing people as individuals and listening to them effectively can help reduce interpersonal conflict
Everything needed to learn about communication in business and life can be learned from marriage
Effective listening involves actively absorbing information, showing the speaker they are being heard, and providing feedback
Body language is an integral part of effective communication

[15:08 - 24:58] The Do's and Don'ts of a Conversation

Holding phones and looking away from each other is a sign of couples who have been together for some time
When communicating, be attentive and relaxed
Keep an open mind and approach the conversation with curiosity
Listen without judging or criticizing
Only impose solutions if asked
Interrupting people implies that what you have to say is more important

[24:59 - 26:03] Closing Segment

Final words from Dr. James

Quotes:

"It's one thing to say that you must become a better listener. It's another thing actually to start working on it to improve. We all have come up with the saying that action speaks louder than words, but your actions on improving your listening skills are the things that will help you improve those listening skills." - Dr. James Brown

"Effective listening is actively absorbing information while showing the speaker that you're listening and engaged, then providing feedback that shows them that they're heard." - Dr. James Brown

"When you interrupt people all the time, basically what you're saying is that I'm more important. What I have to say is more interesting, more accurate, or more relevant." - Dr. James Brown

Let's connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I'd love to hear from you.

Engineer Your Success On-Ramp: Mastering Delegation: https://bit.ly/458uxkC

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website, www.engineeryoursuccessnow.com, and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

Next Episode

Ep. 112 - Journeying Through the Storm with Alvina Nadeem

Can resilience and gratitude redefine a cancer diagnosis?

In this episode, Dr. James Bryant welcomes back return guest Alvina Nadeem, who had previously appeared in episode 44. Recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Alvina uses this experience to reflect on success and what it means to her. Through resilience and gratitude, she can take control and focus on what she can control while choosing to see the journey as a wake-up call rather than something that defines her. This conversation highlights the power of people to define events, the fear and taboo still associated with the word "cancer," and how writing can be a cathartic and healing process.

Join us as we explore the importance of being aware of potential symptoms of ovarian cancer and encourage family, friends, and colleagues to support those going through it.

[00:00 - 07:17] Leaning Into Yourself

Alvina's experience with cancer has led to reflective thinking and questioning what success is
Alvina is leaning into who she is and using it as a foundation to move forward
She is getting involved with Ovarian Cancer Canada to raise awareness for the 85% of women who don't get detected early

[07:18 - 13:53] Transforming Fear into Gratitude

Detaching from emotions and using project management skills to take in information
The fear and taboo around cancer is outdated due to advances in technology
The importance of finding things to be grateful for and focusing on what can be controlled
Going through struggles instead of jumping over them builds strength and resilience

[13:54 - 18:36] The Power of Reframing and Re-Examining Struggles to Gain Perspective

People define events and have the power to define the aftermath of personal storms
Alvina started a blog to document her journey and share it with others, which was cathartic and healing
Writing helped create structure around thoughts and practice vulnerability
The concept of people being on their boat in life, navigating storms alone but having support from those on shore

[18:37 - 25:53] Don't Wait: Be Aware of Your Body

There is a need to be willing to ask for what is needed, as it won't come automatically
Be aware of any changes in the menstrual cycle or pelvic pain that lasts more than two weeks, and get checked out

Quotes:

"Resilience is not necessarily strength. Resilience is knowing that you'll bounce back." - Alvina Nadeem

"It's impossible for anyone to be in that boat with you because it's like how no one can experience your life through your eyes. - Alvina Nadeem

"Sometimes you don't need to be paddling hard. Sometimes, you need to make sure you're staying afloat. So hold on to that boat and just float." - Alvina Nadeem

Connect with Alvina!

Website: https://www.ocwarriorqueen.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvinanadeem/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ocwarriorqueen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachalvina/

Let's connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I'd love to hear from you.

Engineer Your Success On-Ramp: Mastering Delegation: https://bit.ly/458uxkC

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website, www.engineeryoursuccessnow.com, and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.