You may often say to yourself ‘I’m going to spend more time with my family’, but in today’s busy world that admirable goal can be difficult to attain. You have to keep up with the competition in the workplace, and if you’re always connected to your emails you can never escape the office. You might even get a call from work and have to complete an assignment whilst on your time, which could boost your workplace-wellbeing at the expense of family wellness.
Spending time with your family isn’t only for their benefit, but it’s also good for your mental wellness to get away from work and just be with the ones you love. When you spend time with your family, you relax and unwind from the pressures of the day and you need to make the effort to cultivate that time as much as possible. Start that focus in the office, and don’t let yourself procrastinate. When you find yourself on Facebook instead of on the job in hand, you take time away from the end of your day. Whether you’re a student or an employee, leaving things for later means that you’ll actually have to do them later, which means less time for family activities. However, don’t compromise on the quality of your work, just be efficient and concentrate.
Though work is important, remember not to get too obsessed with it. It is a part of your life and should always be done to the best of your ability, but it’s not your whole life and shouldn’t be treated as such. No one ever said on their death bed ‘I wish I’d worked more’ so open yourself up to the other things life has to offer to you. Don’t define yourself by what you do, but by who you are and who you want to be. Try to find a better balance with a timetable that allocates time to both work and family. Though you’ll still probably have days when you end up neglecting either, that’s okay, and your timetable will be there to keep you on track tomorrow. Finally, make sure the time you spend with your family is quality time by planning specific outings and activities. Go out and have fun together, as these are the moments you will look back on and remember.
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