Garima GayatriThe modern work culture has forced us to believe that there can be no work life balance. Having a fulfilling personal life and a progressive career path is considered a mirage. But is it? Are you living just to work? Is your work life your whole life? Give it some thought. And while you consider the importance of prioritizing yourself before anything else, we have some insightful suggestions to help you balance life and work.
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Balance Life and Work with these TedTalks, Podcasts, & Books
Top Ted Talks on Work-Life Balance
“Ideas worth spreading” – That’s what Ted Talks are known for. People have rich experiences, stories, and journeys to share on the platform and they are definitely worth listening to. We have listed some top Ted Talks here to help you balance life and work.
How to make Work Life Balance work by Nigel Marsh
Nigel Marsh says that work life balance is too important. You can’t just leave it in the hands of your employer. He has some great ideas for a fulfilling day, well balanced between family, personal time, and a packed 5 day work week.
What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness
Robert Waldinger, psychiatrist and the director of a 75 year old study on Adult Development, talks about true happiness and satisfaction. He shares some old-as-the-hills wisdom on building a fulfilling and long life. All the while you might have thought that the key to happiness is success and money. This Ted Talk will give you a different perspective, one that’s worth applying in your life.
Top Work-Life Balance Podcasts
Balancing Your Hustle
Balancing your Hustle by Helen Peterson & Kayleigh Christina Clark is all about pursuing individual passions amidst all the hustle. They talk about how they have been balancing their careers, wellness, entrepreneurship endeavors, finances, relationships, blogging, and everything in between.
Having it ALL: Conversations about living an Abundant Loving Life
If you are courageous enough to believe that you can have it all – good health, intimacy, money, relationships, fun, connection and self-love you desire in life, you deserve this weekly show. Believing that everything is possible but somehow you are not getting there because of YOU, this podcast has got you covered.
Good Reads on Work-Life Balance
It Doesn’t Have to be Crazy at Work
The authors argue that long work hours, lack of sleep, excessive workload – are all a mark of stupidity. These attributes are not to be worn as a badge of honor by modern professionals. In this timely manifesto, they introduce us to “The Calm Company”. Anxiety, chaos, and stress, plagues workplaces and employees today. They definitely have our attention.
How We Work: Live Your Purpose, Reclaim Your Sanity, and Embrace the Daily Grind
The book looks at how our personal and professional life is increasingly overlapping today. The author talks about how generations of young people are defining themselves by their jobs. No clear separation between the personal and the work-life has its own pros and cons. But Leah Weiss explains how to deal with the psychological challenges emerging from the modern workplace.
We really hope these suggestions help you balance life and work. May you find your golden mean. Remember, you are not your job. Your work is not your identity. Preserve your individuality before your life goes completely off balance.
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