SUMMER 2022 / REAL-LEADERS.COM 37 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Kristel Bauer is the founder of Live Greatly. She recently gave a TEDx talk titled Redefining Work-Life Balance in a COVID-19 World. PRIORITIZE YOUR TIME Now that you know what matters to you, you need to prioritize these things in your career and personal life. Start delegating your time appropriately to the things that are high on your priority list. If you find it hard to fit in all the things that matter to you, start eliminating the everyday distractions and less meaningful tasks to create more space in your day. Instead of scrolling through social media for 5-10 minutes, you could reach out to a loved one or go for a quick walk. Incorporate mindfulness into your life to createhigh-qualitymoments for yourself. There is not a one-size-fits-all guide here. Your strategy will need to be fluid and adapt to the ups and downs of daily life. 02 BE KIND TO YOURSELF You canonly be at your best at home andwork if you take care of yourself. It all starts with you. When I practiced clinically in Integrative psychiatry, I saw many people sacrificing their wellbeing by going after financial success or making everyone around them happy. That never works in the long run. You need to prioritize yourself, your mind, and your health. 03 SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES Pay attention to when you allow work to access your time. If you consistently respond to emails late at night and on weekends, it will create an expectation that you should be available in the evenings and weekends. Avoid checking your phonebefore bedandfirst thing in themorning. Create space for your time and self-care during these critical times of the day. 04 INTEGRATE PERSONAL TIME INTO YOURWORKDAY Takingmicro self-care breaks during theworkday is incredibly important for stressmanagement andboostingproductivity. Taking regular 5-10 minutes breaks to meditate, stretch, or get outside helps your nervous system regulate, preventing stress buildup during the workday. Adding in fun activities during your workday, like a lunch with friends or a workout, will help add more enjoyment to your life. 05
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