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The Great Balancing Act



The Great Balancing Act

“I believe a balanced life is essential…
Why shouldn’t your workplace reflect your values?”

– Marc Benioff





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Introduction

  • You balance your life by spending your time on daily activities that match your values
  • By balancing your daily activities, you are more likely to have personal balance in the five life areas
  • It is important to choose a job carefully because you will spend much of your time at work
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Keeping Balanced

  • In this section, you will identify ways to improve your life balance
  • You will choose your objectives based on the foundation and life areas from your House of Working Well
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Using Information

  • You now have a “to-do” list of steps toward your objective
  • Where do you start?
  • Usually, information-seeking is the first step when you begin a new activity
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Making a Plan

  • The information you have gathered and evaluated can help you refine your objective
  • Once you have chosen a plan of action, you can identify the specific steps needed to continue on your path
  • Along the way, you will want to monitor your time and progress
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Resources

Session Worksheets

Activity Steps on My Path

Choosing Information Sources

My Current Situation

 

My Pathway Planner

My Timeline

Weighing the Pros and Cons



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