Work-life and home life don't have to be separate. Skills acquired in one area can benefit the other. For example, a personal event planner needs strong organizational skills which are valuable for a job. Similarly, being tech-savvy at work is a helpful resource for friends and family. Embrace the advantages of both lifestyles while setting boundaries.
Work & Life Are Not Opposing Forces
In today’s world, it’s more challenging than ever to keep work life and home life separate. Overemphasis on work can lead to burnout and stress while prioritizing personal life excessively can result in missed deadlines and poor work performance. Maintaining a proper balance between these aspects leads to being a more well-rounded individual.
Simon Sinek, a notable content creator, has a video focused on work-life balance, sharing his thoughts on how to stay professional without neglecting personal feelings. Watch the video here:
Why It’s Important to Keep Your Work and Home Life Separate
Read about the two types of employees: those who blend their personal lives with their work lives (integrator) and those who set clear boundaries (segmenter). Both approaches have their positives and negatives.
CharityJob's article, 'Why It’s Important to Keep Your Work and Home Life Separate,' explores the integrator vs. segmenter concept and provides insight into the importance of maintaining distinct boundaries between home and work life. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4eZsh4q
How to Separate Work & Personal Life
Excessive focus on either work or personal life can lead to stress and distraction both at home and in the office. Fortunately, there are numerous methods available to help us manage our time and commitments between these two aspects of our lives.
Deskbird's blog post, “How to Separate Work & Personal Life? 13 Tips to Disconnect Mentally,” offers a thorough exploration of setting boundaries, creating a flexible schedule, and other strategies to maintain a clear distinction between work and personal time. Read the blog here: https://www.deskbird.com/blog/how-to-separate-work-personal-life#5-perfectionism
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Featuring…
Emily Cowen's Story
Author's
Note: For this week's feature, Jeremy Hayer, Youth Coordinator (SPAN), would
like to share an interview conducted with Emily Cowen, a self-advocate involved
with multiple advocacy groups including YASA (Youth as Self-Advocates), the
Youth Steering Committee (also serving on the Website Committee), the Caregiver
Coalition, the Connecticut Council for Developmental Disabilities, and People
First of Connecticut. Emily's journey of responsibility, self-care, and
independence is truly inspiring and serves as motivation for anyone interested
in becoming a self-advocate.
SPAN Youth Chats: Now Monthly!
Join us on the SPAN Youth Chat (For Ages 14-26) monthly on July 31st, from 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.: The SPAN Youth Chat for Ages 14-26
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Resources...
Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726.
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