Work:Life Balance? I'm NOT in the Mood!
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04/19/22 • 27 min
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WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT TODAY? Work-Life Balance - what is it exactly? Is the word “balance” confusing us into thinking that the hours we spend working and the other hours we spend in life should equal each other? Yes, many people believe that, and unfortunately, it’s not that easy. In fact, the math doesn’t work out at all. You can’t have a work-life balance if you try to calculate a formula for it, but you can have a work-life balance if you work to change your mood in life.
WHAT TOPICS DO WE COVER?
When did we start to worry about work-life balance?
We do the work-life math calculation - and it doesn’t work out.
Work is essential for life; you usually spend most of your time working
Work-Life balance is not a math formula - it’s a mood you feel.
Employers need to enable work-life balance programs. We offer some tips.
How can you change the mood your employees feel about working?
How can you use mood-altering methods to achieve a genuine work-life balance?
WHAT’S THE TAKE-AWAY? You only have so much time in a week to devote to everything in your life - including your need to work. For most of us, work will always consume the majority of our available time. Even so, being in a state of happiness at work and at home is possible if you can be in the right mood for both. If you achieve that mood - you forget about and don’t recognize an imbalance.
WE USED THESE RESOURCES:
Besides our experiences that directly relate to this topic, we found the following resources very helpful in preparing for this episode:
Alicia Nortje, Ph.D. Work-Life Balance in Psychology: 12 Examples and Theories. Alicia Nortje, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. https://positivepsychology.com/what-is-work-life-balance/
We mentioned these resources in the podcast:
Glassdoor https://www.glassdoor.com/
Fairygodboss https://fairygodboss.com
Careerbliss https://www.careerbliss.com
Here is a draft position statement for a company Ombudsmen, as we discussed in the podcast:
NAME OF PERSON - is Acme’s Ombudsman and reports directly to the CEO. The role of the Ombudsman at Acme is to have a confidential and impartial teammate available to anyone who has a deep concern about the organization. Concerns could be centered around a policy, a practice, or a person at any level in our business. The guarantee of the Ombudsman is confidentiality and approachability for all, in an informal setting and as an advocate for fairness and equity. The only advice we offer on when it’s proper to use the Ombudsman over talking to your manager or HR first is when you alone feel those other options are not your best choice.
WHO ARE DAVE AND KELLI?
An Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur duo with street smarts, ‘preneurial’ chops, and a penchant for storytelling.
Dave and Kelli met as teenagers and have a life-long story of their own. They took separate and contrasting career paths, both struggling with challenges and celebrating their career successes differently.
Over the years, they noticed similarities in their stories about their work, the people they interacted with, and how business was conducted. Kelli, who “worked for the man like a dog for decades,” and Dave, who “started or ran businesses all of his life,” quickly realized there is substantial value for others in those combined experiences.
The “My Job Here Is Done” Podcast is the result. Ultimately, you’re building a great business or moving up the career ladder of success, and we absolutely know we can help!
HOW TO WORK WITH US
If you like what you hear in the podcast, we have more to share with companies that we work with.
With the foundation of business experience from Dave and Kelli as a team, in concert with subject matter experts from the rich roster of smart people in our network, we have put these goals, culture themes, and operational processes you hear on the podcast to the test - and they work.
If you have a complicated problem to solve and believe in the balanced approach that the needs of the business must be aligned with the needs of employees - AND you like to play to win - click here to learn how you can work with us.
WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT TODAY? Work-Life Balance - what is it exactly? Is the word “balance” confusing us into thinking that the hours we spend working and the other hours we spend in life should equal each other? Yes, many people believe that, and unfortunately, it’s not that easy. In fact, the math doesn’t work out at all. You can’t have a work-life balance if you try to calculate a formula for it, but you can have a work-life balance if you work to change your mood in life.
WHAT TOPICS DO WE COVER?
When did we start to worry about work-life balance?
We do the work-life math calculation - and it doesn’t work out.
Work is essential for life; you usually spend most of your time working
Work-Life balance is not a math formula - it’s a mood you feel.
Employers need to enable work-life balance programs. We offer some tips.
How can you change the mood your employees feel about working?
How can you use mood-altering methods to achieve a genuine work-life balance?
WHAT’S THE TAKE-AWAY? You only have so much time in a week to devote to everything in your life - including your need to work. For most of us, work will always consume the majority of our available time. Even so, being in a state of happiness at work and at home is possible if you can be in the right mood for both. If you achieve that mood - you forget about and don’t recognize an imbalance.
WE USED THESE RESOURCES:
Besides our experiences that directly relate to this topic, we found the following resources very helpful in preparing for this episode:
Alicia Nortje, Ph.D. Work-Life Balance in Psychology: 12 Examples and Theories. Alicia Nortje, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. https://positivepsychology.com/what-is-work-life-balance/
We mentioned these resources in the podcast:
Glassdoor https://www.glassdoor.com/
Fairygodboss https://fairygodboss.com
Careerbliss https://www.careerbliss.com
Here is a draft position statement for a company Ombudsmen, as we discussed in the podcast:
NAME OF PERSON - is Acme’s Ombudsman and reports directly to the CEO. The role of the Ombudsman at Acme is to have a confidential and impartial teammate available to anyone who has a deep concern about the organization. Concerns could be centered around a policy, a practice, or a person at any level in our business. The guarantee of the Ombudsman is confidentiality and approachability for all, in an informal setting and as an advocate for fairness and equity. The only advice we offer on when it’s proper to use the Ombudsman over talking to your manager or HR first is when you alone feel those other options are not your best choice.
WHO ARE DAVE AND KELLI?
An Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur duo with street smarts, ‘preneurial’ chops, and a penchant for storytelling.
Dave and Kelli met as teenagers and have a life-long story of their own. They took separate and contrasting career paths, both struggling with challenges and celebrating their career successes differently.
Over the years, they noticed similarities in their stories about their work, the people they interacted with, and how business was conducted. Kelli, who “worked for the man like a dog for decades,” and Dave, who “started or ran businesses all of his life,” quickly realized there is substantial value for others in those combined experiences.
The “My Job Here Is Done” Podcast is the result. Ultimately, you’re building a great business or moving up the career ladder of success, and we absolutely know we can help!
HOW TO WORK WITH US
If you like what you hear in the podcast, we have more to share with companies that we work with.
With the foundation of business experience from Dave and Kelli as a team, in concert with subject matter experts from the rich roster of smart people in our network, we have put these goals, culture themes, and operational processes you hear on the podcast to the test - and they work.
If you have a complicated problem to solve and believe in the balanced approach that the needs of the business must be aligned with the needs of employees - AND you like to play to win - click here to learn how you can work with us.
Previous Episode
I Had a 'Hunch' That Would Happen!
2 RecommendationsWHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT TODAY? Listening to your inner voice. Do you ever get a hunch? Sure you do - everyone does. It’s that intuition-like sensation deep inside of you that tries to sway your decision ... and then the hunch you had was right! Maybe you’ve said ... I have a bad feeling about this ... and got out of trouble in the nick of time - that’s also a hunch. Hunches are not guesses, they are rooted in fact and should be taken seriously. Listen to this podcast episode as we look at hunches, what causes them, and the power that 5-second decisions can have on career success and business growth.
WHAT TOPICS DO WE COVER?
The 5-second‘ food rule’ (ya, that’s just for fun)
* The trouble with squirrels (oh yes, they have big problems!)
* Intuition - hunches - are not just a guess.
* There is scientific evidence that hunches are rooted in subconscious facts
* Trust your gut feelings to make important business or career decisions
* Follow Mel Robbins’ 5 Second Rule and win more
* A cool 5-second tool you can use today - The 5 Second Test website
WHAT’S THE TAKE-AWAY?
We believe strongly in trusting your instincts - going with your gut reaction - letting hunches guide your important decisions, especially when time is of the essence, or you have to make an instant decision to survive. Your professional development and career growth in business take on a new and huge advantage when you use the power of hunches.
WE USED THESE RESOURCES:
Besides our experiences that directly relate to this topic, we found the following resources very helpful in preparing for this episode:
Hodgkinson GP, Langan-Fox J, Sadler-Smith E. Intuition: a fundamental bridging construct in the behavioural sciences. Br J Psychol. 2008 Feb;99(Pt 1):1-27. doi: 10.1348/000712607X216666. PMID: 17559716.
University of Leeds. (2008, March 6). Go With Your Gut -- Intuition Is More Than Just A Hunch, Says New Research. ScienceDaily. Retrieved April 7, 2022 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080305144210.htm
1 - The 5 Second Rule, by Mel Robbins
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Mel Robbins is one of the leading voices in personal development and transformation and a New York Times Bestselling author. Her work includes "The High 5 Habit," "The 5 Second Rule," four #1 bestselling audiobooks, the #1 podcast on Audible, as well as signature online courses that have changed the lives of more than half a million students worldwide.
2 - The 5 Second Test Website
https://usabilityhub.com/product/five-second-tests
Five second tests are suitable for determining if users' first impressions of your page are on point. This includes answering questions like:
What is the purpose of the page?
What are the main elements you can recall?
Who do you think the intended audience is?
Did the design/brand appear trustworthy?
What was your impression of the design?
WHO ARE DAVE AND KELLI?
An Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur duo with street smarts, ‘preneurial’ chops, and a penchant for storytelling.
Dave and Kelli met as teenagers and have a life-long story of their own. They took separate and contrasting career paths, both struggling with challenges and celebrating their career successes differently.
Over the years, they noticed similarities in their stories about their work, the people they interacted with, and how business was conducted. Kelli, who “worked for the man like a dog for decades,” and Dave, who “started or ran businesses all of his life,” quickly realized there is substantial value for others in those combined experiences.
The “My Job Here Is Done” Podcast is the result. Ultimately, you’re building a great business or moving up the career ladder of success, and we absolutely know we can help!
HOW TO WORK WITH US
If you like what you hear in the podcast, we have more to share with companies that we work with.
With the foundation of business experience from Dave and Kelli as a team, in concert with subject matter experts from the rich roster of smart people in our network, we have put these goals, culture themes, and operational processes you hear on the podcast to the test - and ...
Next Episode
PowerPoint aka Mother's Little Helper
2 RecommendationsWHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT TODAY? Overusing tools like PowerPoint in your presentations. Most people use these tools as a crutch thinking that it helps the presentation. Sometimes they do, but often they distract from the message. Career success and business growth rely on you being YOU! You are the star of the show, and you don’t always need Mother’s Little Helper to shine through. We show you a few ways to break your addiction.
WHAT TOPICS DO WE COVER?
* We DON’T cover tips on how to use PowerPoint better!
* We DO talk about the ways PowerPoint can be used effectively.
* Use the Rolling Stones's song Mother’s Little Helper to illustrate our point.
* But we emphasize how to avoid using PowerPoint as a crutch
* Examples of how you can shine without using a slideshow
* Break the addiction of using a presentation tool in a sales pitch
* Show you a real-life example of a non-slideshow presentation.
WHAT’S THE TAKE-AWAY? PowerPoint and other slideshow tools can be significant assets - sometimes. But more often than not, they’re not needed. They distract from your message, dilute your brand, and bore the audience. You can change that and be a better presenter by breaking the addiction.
WE USED THESE RESOURCES:
Besides our experiences that directly relate to this topic, we found the following resources very helpful in preparing for this episode:
We mentioned these resources in the podcast:
Microsoft PowerPoint https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/powerpoint
Wikipedia Mothers Little Helper song by the Rolling Stones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Little_Helper
WHO ARE DAVE AND KELLI?
An Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur duo with street smarts, ‘preneurial’ chops, and a penchant for storytelling.
Dave and Kelli met as teenagers and have a life-long story of their own. They took separate and contrasting career paths, both struggling with challenges and celebrating their career successes differently.
Over the years, they noticed similarities in their stories about their work, the people they interacted with, and how business was conducted. Kelli, who “worked for the man like a dog for decades,” and Dave, who “started or ran businesses all of his life,” quickly realized there is substantial value for others in those combined experiences.
The “My Job Here Is Done” Podcast is the result. Ultimately, you’re building a great business or moving up the career ladder of success, and we absolutely know we can help!
HOW TO WORK WITH US
If you like what you hear in the podcast, we have more to share with companies that we work with.
With the foundation of business experience from Dave and Kelli as a team, in concert with subject matter experts from the rich roster of smart people in our network, we have put these goals, culture themes, and operational processes you hear on the podcast to the test - and they work.
If you have a complicated problem AND you like to play to win - click here to learn how you can work with us.
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