Work-Life Balance
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 workshop 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.
COURSE KIT:
Training manuals and instructor’s guide
Powerpoint slides and flip chart notes
Workshop activities and exercises
COURSE OUTLINE
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Benefits of a Healthy Balance
- Why It’s Important
- Increased Productivity
- Improved Mental and Physical Health
- Increased Morale
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Signs of an Imbalance
- Health Risks
- Absenteeism
- Burnout
- Stress
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Employer Resources
- Offer More Employee Control
- Ask Employees for Suggestions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Reward Your Staff
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Tips in Time Management
- The Urgent/Important Matrix
- Learn to Say No
- Stay Flexible
- 80/20 Rule
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Goal Setting
- The Three Ps
- SMART Goals
- Visualization
- Prioritizing Your Goals
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Optional Ways to Work
- Telecommuting
- Job Sharing
- Job Redesign
- Flex Time
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: At Work
- Leave Home Stress at Home
- Break Up Large Tasks
- Delegate
- Set Accurate Goals
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: At Home
- Leave Work Stress at Work
- Turn Your Phone Off
- Take Some Me Time
- Maintain Your Boundaries
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Stress Management
- Exercise
- Eating Well
- Getting Enough Sleep
- Self-Assessment
- Case Study
- Module Ten: 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
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations