Work Life Balance

So many of us are continue to struggle with the same problem – we’re doing more and more and feeling like we’re OUT of balance! Today’s technology has created an environment of information overload and a nonstop work cycle which often blurs the line between work and home. In this workshop we will explore the critical areas of life and ask participants to conduct a current state assessment.

Participants will also explore their personal values and identify specific 30 day goals that align with those values. We will review the Pareto Principle and use it to separate the “vital few” from the “trivial many” tasks in our daily lives. Rediscover your personal values and identify specific high value activities that you can implement immediately!

Learner Outcomes

After completing this program, students will be able to:

• Analyze energy expended in each life area
• Separate the “vital few” from the “trivial many” daily activities
• Use the activity prioritization matrix for task prioritization
• Identify common “time robbers” and how to avoid them
• Explore win-win opportunities that maximize time
• Discover core individual values and develop relevant 30 day goals
• Develop a personalized action plan to enhance individual effectiveness

Course Outline

Lesson 1. Work Life Balance Challenges

• Individual challenges activity
• What is “Work Life Balance”?

Lesson 2. Life Areas Analysis

• Assess current focus in each Life Area
  • Financial
  • Personal (family, physical, etc.)
  • Spiritual
  • Professional
• Assess current focus level in each Life Area
• Personal values identification exercise

Lesson 3. Activity Prioritization Matrix

• Distinguishing between “vital few” and “trivial many”
• Applying the Pareto Principle
• Identifying common “time robbers”
• “Developing your prioritization matrix” exercise
• Prioritizing activities using the activity prioritization matrix
• Time maximization tips
• Organizing your day for maximum effectiveness

Lesson 4. Goal Development

• SMART goals development
• Identifying win-win activities
• Win-win activities paired exercise
• 30 day action plan development