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The Common Narrative: "Drinking is how we connect and unwind in this high-pressure environment." A Different View: While moments of camaraderie are valuable, they come with hidden costs: → Time: Often 5+ hours a day → Mental Clarity: Impacting next-day performance → Work-Life Balance: Blurring lines between professional and personal time Choosing sobriety has allowed me to: • Focus on my work • Deepen connections with family • Invest in my well-being Drinking related activities can easily consume 5+ hours a day: 2 at happy hour, 1 at home, 2 recovering the next day. That's 35 hours a week, or 1,820 hours a year — 75 FULL DAYS! That’s an extra 2.5 months each year!!!

Those who have a very large family have surely head the familiar call: Mommy, Dady, have you finished work?". These words can plunge us into the depths of sadness, as they remind us of how intertwined our professional and personal lives have become, especially since the C-19 pandemic. With so many people now working from home, the line between professional life and personal life becomes narrower each day. Finding a balance betwwn these two responsabilities is crucial for our mental and physical well-being. Obviously, balancing them requires effort and decision-making, such as setting clear boundaries, proritizing tasks, and explaining your schedule to your family. Nowadays, companies offer flexible hours and amenities, promoting a culture of work-life balance and reducing distractions. Here some tips to achieve this balance: 😋 Explain to your kids and family what you are doing. Especially for younger children, it´s necessary to demystify your work and help them understand the reality. 🤓 Make a schedule and post it in a common area of the house, so your family will know your available times. 😇 Prepare small gestures for your family: for example, leave a candy or a note, or prepare favory lunch´s family. They need to know your are there, even when busy. 😜 Take a moment for yourself: have a nap, play an instrument, or do something you enjoy. What are your personal and professional balance issues? Tell me more

In today’s fast-paced world, balancing work and family life is more important than ever. It’s a fine line we all walk, and it requires intentional effort and mindfulness. Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way: ✔️ Set Boundaries – Work will always be there, but family moments are fleeting. Establish boundaries between work and personal time. ✔️ Prioritize – Everyday, decide what’s most important. Some days, work needs your focus; other days, it’s family. It’s okay to pivot. ✔️ Unplug – Truly disconnect when you're with family. Be present, not just physically but mentally. ✔️ Self-care Matters – You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take time for yourself to recharge and be the best for both your work and family. Work-life balance is not about perfection—it’s about harmony. Let’s strive to build lives where success and family both thrive.

Do working hours and home life bleed together causing frustration with your partner? When your head hits the pillow, does your mind spin with a list of tomorrow’s to-dos? Does it feel like there is ALWAYS more to do? In our interconnected world, disconnecting from the office is harder than ever. The idea of "work-life balance" seems as elusive as a parking spot at Trader Joe’s. While I love my job, it shouldn’t invade time with family and friends, or my passion (cue the surf). Last year, work took over my life. My partner noticed. My friends noticed. I needed to make a change. I decided to start small and made a 15 minute tweak to the end of my workday. The impact was immense. Now… I fully disconnect at night and on the weekends.  My mornings are predictable, less stressful, and more productive.  I feel in control.  In this blog, I will teach you one way to improve your work-life balance, even if you have ADHD. Let’s create your Final 15. Link in the comments 👇.

Work Life Balance... which Kitten are you? the one saying no or the one being pawed in the face? 😸 I love working in a high-performance culture, which is busy, exciting, lots of variety, herding cats and chaos taming to do. But as we all know this comes at a cost. Since the pandemic we have seen a high number of lawyers thinking about changing career, burning out and suffering from mental health issues. The law attracts driven perfectionists who set high expectations for themselves, and this can be their undoing. As we pass through life stages priorities change, but do we notice before it's too late? It seems younger generations have caught on to this quickly. Prioritizing themselves before the job, but older generations see this as them being less motivated or committed. Questions to ask yourself.... 1. When did I last laugh or smile at work? 2. What's more important spending time with family or colleagues? 3. What activity have you prioritize for yourself this week (non-work related) which you absolutely love doing? We all have ONE life, we deserve to be happy and fulfilled, whether you get this though work or outside or work, the balance.... you decide 😺 Photo: Herding cats, two kittens playing at work. #worklifebalance #lawfirms

30 days of work-life balance, day 24 I had a three-day weekend, and woke this morning excited to get back to work—that’s when I know my weekend has been restful! And also that this job is the right place for me. I can’t remember any other job I ever had where I’d be excited when Monday rolled around. Last fall I got a diagnosis of ADHD, at 46, which explained so many things to me—one of which was why I absolutely cannot stand to stay in a job that doesn’t intrigue me. I get terminally bored, my performance tanks, and so does my quality of life, because I’m either avoiding work or dreading work or trying to force myself to work or counting down the minutes til I can be done work. NOT work-life balance in any way. This is one of the luxuries of getting older—understanding what makes me tick. Being able to take a powerful stand for my own “yes” and “no,” because I KNOW what works for me and what doesn’t, and that I’m not of service in my work if I’m coming from my No. This allows me also to own my Yes, so that when I’m in the right place and I know it, I can give it my all and experience myself as the contribution I want to be.  #worklifebalance

For working mothers, striking a balance between career and family is vital for well-being. Here’s a condensed guide to why it’s important and how to achieve it: Why Work-Life Balance Matters: 👉Stress Reduction: A balanced life mitigates stress and wards off burnout. 👉Mental Health: Personal time is essential for mental well-being. 👉Productivity Boost: Effective time management leads to enhanced focus and output. 👉Stronger Relationships: Quality family time fortifies bonds and provides support. 👉Overall Well-Being: Ensuring time for self-care activities like exercise and hobbies improves health. Achieving Balance: 👉Prioritize: Identify what’s crucial in work and life, and concentrate on those areas. 👉Schedule Wisely: Allocate time for work, family, and self. Flexibility is key. 👉Learn to Refuse: It’s fine to say no to extra commitments that disrupt your balance. 👉Delegate: Share tasks at work and home to lighten your load. 👉Take Breaks: Short, regular breaks help prevent burnout and maintain energy. 👉Seek Support: Lean on your network for help when needed. Remember, work-life balance is an ongoing process that requires regular fine-tuning. For additional support, consider reaching out to Mother’s Rise Collective for personalized strategies to manage your dual roles effectively and live a fulfilling life. 🌟Visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsk6gqhK to get started. 🌟 . . #WorkLifeBalance #WorkingMoms #StressManagement #ProductivityHacks #Motherhood #CareerGrowth #SelfCare #FamilyTime #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #MomLife #TimeManagement #LifeBalance #WorkLifeIntegration #HealthyLiving #SupportSystem #Empowerment #CareerSuccess

30 days of work-life balance, day 13 The problem with working in the field of trauma is that my own buried stories can get brought up to the surface right in the middle of a workday. This evening, for example, I attended a community listening conversation on secondary exposure to trauma in front line workers, and afterward a couple people commented they were surprised I hadn’t had anything to say—but the truth was, even though I was there exactly to learn which traumas were causing problems for local professionals, the very act of listening to that information activated me. I went to my quiet-little-girl space—just stay out of sight, don’t be noticed, it’s safer this way—and I didn’t say a word the entire time. I’m just home from that, and now I’m supposed to write about work-life balance? But when I think about it, I know exactly what to do, I know how to take care of myself, how to get regulated again. That’s the positive side of working in the field of trauma: it’s my job to learn restorative techniques—and then I’m able to apply them to myself. So that’s my work-life balance tonight, simply bringing myself back from the place of distress that my work took me to. So I can get up tomorrow and go to work and do my best again.  #TraumaRecovery #WorkLifeBalance

Taking one small step at a time can feel like we're getting nowhere fast.   But overwhelming ourselves with the need to change everything all at once can end up setting ourselves up for a fall.   I was speaking with someone recently about the desire to change. They had a long list of what they wanted to change including how they viewed work, how they delegated work, their work life balance, what time they left, what they did outside of work, how present they were for their children.....and the list went on. Very quickly, they went from feeling empowered and inspired at this new positive them they were creating, to feeling overwhelmed at the idea of needing to do everything at once when they woke up tomorrow.   So we started with one small step. For them, the first thing that felt like it would make a big difference was leaving on time. And then we broke that down into smaller steps. We explored the barriers to leaving on time and what they could do to facilitate leaving on time.   This may sound simple. It may sound slow. But with each small step, you're one step closer to where you want to be. And with each successful step, you build confidence in yourself to take the next one. Pretty soon...weeks, months or even longer down the line, you'll look back and see how far you've come.   What's one small step you can take to move in the direction you want?   DM me or email hello@beckyhaasch.com to find out more about how I can support you, one small step at a time. 

I have spoken with a few #MomsInTech, we shared our experiences and challenges as Moms in the working world. A point that has come through time and time again is having the flexibility to create a Work-Life Balance were their career and family gets the best of them ❣. In today's fast-paced world, juggling a successful career with the demands of motherhood/fatherhood can often feel like an impossible task. By prioritizing work-life balance, you can improve your mental health, increase your productivity at work, strengthen your relationships with your family, and ultimately lead a more fulfilling life 👨👩👧👦. A few Tips for Achieving a better Balance: ❌Set Boundaries: Establish clear boundaries between your work and personal life. Create designated work hours and stick to them, and avoid bringing work-related tasks into your family time. Setting boundaries will help you create a sense of separation between your work and home life, allowing you to fully focus on each aspect when needed. 🥰Prioritize Self-Care: Self-care is essential for maintaining your well-being as a working mom. Make time for activities that recharge you, whether it's exercising, reading a book, meditating, or simply taking a relaxing bath. Remember that taking care of yourself is not selfish – it is necessary for you to be able to care for your family and excel in your career. 🆘Delegate and Ask for Help: Don't be afraid to delegate tasks and ask for help when needed. Whether it's enlisting the support of your partner, family members, friends, or even hiring a babysitter. Remember, life doesn't come with instructions, we are learning as we go and we will find our balance 🤗. #MomsInTech #WorkingMoms #WorkLifeBalance #WednesdayWisdom