03/13/2023
Managing a good work/life balance is the key to being happier, healthier and even more productive. So why do we find it so difficult to achieve? Burnout and exhaustion are increasingly common among professionals. Knowing when to switch off is becoming increasingly difficult. So how can we manage it? The answer may be simpler than you think: infuse your work with play!
If we stick to the daily grind, there is no room for inspiration, surprise and new ideas. We need surges of energy and the ability to reset and reconnect to generate new ideas and come to see new perspectives, which are essential in business. Infusing work with play makes that magic happen and prevents us from being chained to our desks and stuck in a rut. Here are some tips for more play (and balance) in your work life.
Leave your desk for your lunch break
Eating at your desk doesn’t do anything for your productivity and output. Give your brain a break and give yourself a change of scenery, both boosting your creativity. Have an impromptu picnic on a patch of grass nearby or eat at a cafe that inspires you. Observe what goes on around you, or if you must do something, read a fun book or listen to a playful podcast. Whatever you choose to do, banish all working for your entire lunch break so you can return to your desk refreshed and ready to rock the rest of your day.
Do things without a measurable output
Of course, when explaining why your new project will work to your boss, you’ll need some KPIs and some targets to hit, but the promise of play is that you don’t have to win anything. Do something because it's fun, not because it will help get you that promotion.
Get active
Get up from your desk every now and then and have a dance! Walk around, smell the flowers, go for a little run. Not only will this help your body recover from sitting at a desk, but it will also give your mind a refresher.
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