Work-Life Balance

Having a balance between work and home life can be a challenge. With this challenge come great rewards when it is done successfully. By balancing a career with home life it will provide benefits in each environment. You will become healthier, mentally and physically, and you will be able to produce more career wise.

With a Work-Life Balance you will be managing your time better. Better time management will benefit all aspects of life; you will be working less and producing more. This course will show how to focus on the important things, set accurate and achievable goals, and communicate better with your peers at work and your family at home.

Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

Module Two: Benefits of a Healthy Balance

• Why It"s Important
• Increased Productivity
• Improved Mental and Physical Health
• Increased Morale
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Three: Signs of an Imbalance

• Health Risks
• Absenteeism
• Burnout
• Stress
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Four: Employer Resources

• Offer More Employee Control
• Ask Employees for Suggestions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Reward Your Staff
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Five: Tips in Time Management

• The Urgent/Important Matrix
• Learn to Say No
• Stay Flexible
• 80/20 Rule
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Six: Goal Setting

• The Three Ps
• SMART Goals
• Visualization
• Prioritizing Your Goals
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Seven: Optional Ways to Work

• Telecommuting
• Job Sharing
• Job Redesign
• Flex Time
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Eight: At Work

• Leave Home Stress at Home
• Break Up Large Tasks
• Delegate
• Set Accurate Goals
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Nine: At Home

• Leave Work Stress at Work
• Turn Your Phone Off
• Take Some Me Time
• Maintain Your Boundaries
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Ten: Stress Management

• Exercise
• Eating Well
• Getting Enough Sleep
• Self-Assessment
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Eleven: Working in a Home Office

• Setting Up a Home Office
• Setting Boundaries
• Dealing With Distractions
• Make a Schedule and Stick to It
• Case Study
• Review Questions