by Suzie Doscher In the past it was always 'there is life, and then there is work'. Somehow in recent decades it seems they can be so intertwined that you ‘live to work’ rather than the other way around and ‘work to have a life’. The term ‘Work-Life Balance’ seems to be all over the place now and usually closely related to preventing 'Burnout’. As a professional coach focusing on personal development I have been lucky to work with many Millennials. (Apparently these younger generations X & Y, are now all mixed together and make up ‘Generation Stress’!) What I have learned from these young, motivated and focused young individuals is: Not only is it important to them to achieve their goals yet work/life balance HAS to be in the mix. A good life means quality of life both at home and at work. This is what they strive for and frequently the goal in our coaching. Work-Life Balance An Essential Ingredient to Success My younger clients are inspiring and fun to work with. I value being by their side supporting and witnessing their growth as they strive to reach professional goals and enjoy their life at the same time. The fact that these younger generations reach out to seek professional help and support impresses me. The thought to ask for help never would have occurred to me when I was their age –I believed I had to handle everything myself!
Younger generations can have an ingrained emotional intelligence. Asking for feedback – constructive feedback is not regarded as a weakness but rather a strength. Older generations can struggle with overcoming this feeling and expectation of “I should be able to......... without asking for help or support”. Looking to Understand and Achieve Work-Life Balance? Here is what you do:
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My clients are not only from the ‘Generation Stress’ but also more experienced managers/executives. Everybody is aiming to find a healthier, less stressful daily life by improving their ‘work-life balance’. I would say that once a good 'recipe' is found then it is all about maintenance! What each person of any generation benefits from is finding their own individual way forward is. There is no universal answer. Get to know yourself and meet your needs. The choice is yours. Curious to know about why “Asking for Help Is NOT a Sign of Weakness”? click to get some tips. Comments are closed.
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