Everyone knows the juggling act it takes to balance the needs of family and work. As the time blurs together more and more, how can you be sure to effectively pay attention to all aspects of your life? Work/life balance, or even work/life integration, is something that takes practice. Here are some tactics that can help you create a much better balance in your work and home life.

Find a Job You Love

This sounds like it’s easier said than done, but if you find a job you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. The truth is, there are jobs that you will love more than others. There may always be aspects of any job that aren’t your favorite, but you can consider all the reasons you love what you do to keep you engaged with your work.

Focus on Your Health

Paying specific attention to your health will also allow you to have a better work/life balance. You may think that you don’t have enough time in the day to do exercise, but you can always carve out a few minutes here and there. For example, wake up a half an hour earlier and walk around your block. Or go for a walk at lunchtime. And be sure to choose healthy foods for your meals, including snacks.

Unplug

When you’re not at work, feel free to unplug. Smartphones have blurred the line between work and personal time, but you can untether yourself and take your time back. Don’t check your work emails past a certain time. And it doesn’t hurt to do this with your personal social media as well. That way you can focus on spending time with friends and family.

Take Vacation

Workers in the U.S. have a problem with taking a vacation. The statistics are staggering. Many employees don’t take all their allotted personal time off each year. People feel as though they can’t be away from work or they’ll be judged if they’re not in the office, but vacation is actually a very important part of the modern workplace. It helps you stay fresh and engaged when you are in the office.

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