Work life balance
What does ‘work-life balance’ mean
Definition: Work-life balance is equal time or priority to personal and professional activities
What does “conflict” mean?
Definition: an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles
What are work place relationships?
Workplace relationships are unique interpersonal relationships between individuals in the workplace.
What is a budget?
A budget is a estimate of how much you earn vs. how much you spend and where you choose to spend it
1. Riddle: What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg
What does a healthy work-life balance mean?
A healthy work-life balance could be:
meeting your deadlines at work while still having time for friends and hobbies
having enough time to sleep properly and eat well
What are some of the different types of workplace relationships
Manager/Supervisors
Co-workers
Team members
Work friends
Mentor
What roles do managers and supervisors have in the workplace?
Your manager is the person you answer to. They assign you to work, hold you accountable, and help you succeed
6 Steps on How to Create a Budget
Know your income
Fixed expenses
Variable expenses
Prioritize
Review Monthly
Keep Track
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
An unhealthy work-life balance could be?
worrying about work when you are at home
You don’t have time to spend with your family or friends because you are always at work
How do conflicts start in the workplace, provide 3 examples.
unfair or discriminatory treatment
poor communication
inadequate training
changes to internal systems
Personality clashes
Unrealistic needs and expectations
even an unintentional slight or annoying habit that rubs someone the wrong way
What are team members?
Team members are the people on the same team as you. You see them and interact on a regular basis. Together you plan, design, develop, and execute work related to your job.
What is a want vs. a need?
A want is something that you don't need necessarily but you would like to have and a need is something that is necessarily such as groceries.
I used to be the favorite
But then someone else came in.
Buzz Lightyear.
Now he is my best friend.
Who I Am?
Woody
Do you think that a healthy work-life balance is important?
A healthy work-life balance can:
Improve our mental health
Reduce stress
Improve our physical health
For example: having the time to eat healthy meals, get exercise, and create good sleep habits
Improve our relationships with others
Increase engagement at work
Help us be more successful at our goals
Name ways to help resolve conflict
Acknowledge that there is a problem
Emphasize the ground rules
Look for areas of agreement
Affirm the values of different opinions
Listen to everyone's point of view
Define the conflict early
Create solutions
What are work friends? How are they different than co-workers?
Work friends are the folks you interact with socially at the office. You spend time with them during your break, at lunch, or walking to the bus station together. Every now and then, you may even hang out with them outside of work.
What is the budgeting rule/tip?
Use the 20-30-50 rule
There’s a one-story house in which everything is yellow. Yellow walls, yellow doors, yellow furniture. What color are the stairs?
There aren’t any—it’s a one-story house.
Here are some signs that can tell you when your work-life balance may be unhealthy?
You're working way too many hours
Falling asleep (or barely staying awake) at work
You have no social life
Work is always on your mind
You never take a vacation or a sick day
Your personal space is a mess
You’re always stressed
You have no hobbies
What are some personal skills that can help resolve conflicts?
Communication
Positive Attitude
Active listening
Teamwork
Patience
Problem solving
Stress-management
How can I create positive relationships at work?
1. Build trust
2. Respect everyone
3. Practice Self awareness
4. Be inclusive
5. Communicate
6 Steps on How to Create a Budget
Know your income
Fixed expenses
Variable expenses
Prioritize
Review Monthly
Keep Track
What question can you never answer yes to?