{"id":3017,"date":"2020-02-13T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/?p=3017"},"modified":"2020-10-17T13:57:51","modified_gmt":"2020-10-17T18:57:51","slug":"work-life-out-of-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/work-life-out-of-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Signs Your Work & Life are Out of Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019ve probably heard about the importance of a healthy work\/life balance. Sometimes, that balance can get away from us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, it\u2019s more than just a saying. Balancing out your work life with the rest of your life is essential for your mental, physical, and emotional health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

So, how can you tell if your work and life are out of balance, and not in sync with one another? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few signs to be aware of. The sooner you take a look at your work and life, and how they mesh together, the sooner you can be aware of any of these warning signs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. You\u2019re Tired<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal to be tired or even fatigued from time to time. But, it shouldn\u2019t be your default. Whether you\u2019re not getting enough sleep at night because you\u2019re stressed about work, or you wake up feeling tired even if you got eight restful hours, tiredness is often a sign of a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fatigue, especially when you\u2019ve rested, is your brain trying to tell you it is overloaded and overworked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. You Have No Patience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People who don\u2019t balance their work and life in a healthy way may often find themselves on the irritable side. If your patience constantly seems to be wearing thin, it could be a sign that you\u2019re overly-stressed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One way to combat this is to think about the things you\u2019re grateful for, and journal about them. When your mind is consumed by work and the stress that goes with it, it\u2019s easier to \u201csnap\u201d at people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. You Can\u2019t Remember When You Last Laughed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When was the last time you went out and really had a good time? When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably at something funny? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can\u2019t remember? When you bury yourself in work, it\u2019s easy to lose sight of the things you love and the things that make you happy. Make a commitment to do one thing that makes you happy each day. It can make a big difference in how you feel about work, and life in general. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. You\u2019re Having Relationship Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When all of your focus is on work, it\u2019s hard to focus on friendships, family, and romantic relationships. As a result, these connections can start to struggle. You may not be invited out with your friends (because you have been chronically unavailable), or you may start getting into arguments with your spouse more frequently than usual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relationships take time and attention. If you\u2019re only giving that attention to your job, the relationships will suffer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. You Can\u2019t Disconnect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you constantly looking at your phone? Checking emails from work? Responding to your boss or co-workers at all hours of the night? Are you staying awake at night reviewing perceived mistakes from today, or anticipating problems for tomorrow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being able to disconnect from work at the end of the day is crucial for your mental health. Give yourself time to just relax without focusing on technology. Put your phone away for at least an hour a day and be mindful of what\u2019s going on around you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more you can leave work at work, the better off you\u2019ll be in other areas of your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. You\u2019re Afraid of Failure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Often, people who can\u2019t balance work and their lives are perfectionists. You work so much because you want to achieve the highest goals and achieve multiple accomplishments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing wrong with having expectations for yourself. But, they have to be realistic. If you\u2019re struggling in other areas of your life because you\u2019re trying to be perfect, you could be putting yourself at risk for mental health conditions like anxiety or depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t balance out work and your life, you\u2019re likely to quickly burn out, and become irritable along the way. By paying attention to these signs, you can have a better idea of whether you need to take a step back and find a better balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you still need help or want to know more about a healthy work\/life balance, feel free to contact me for information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I know how stressful and demanding it can be to make changes in your life, but you don\u2019t have to figure it out on your own.   Some of the benefits of individual therapy include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n