We think happiness just happens and it can, but you’ve got to work in some happiness too – Michelle Obama Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1964, Michelle Obama is known for being the former first lady, the first Afro-American first lady, married to the 44th President of the USA. But she’s much more than that. Graduating from both Princeton and Harvard Law Schools, Michelle is a successful lawyer, wife, mother and influencer. How has she learned to juggle such a portfolio of extraordinary achievements and keep them all in balance? Let’s look at Michelle’s ‘3 [...]
The evidence around employee well-being and individual and organisational performance is astounding! I believe that satisfied employees are the most important thing a business can aspire for. In fact, happiness makes people around 12% more productive (Sgroi, 2015). Work-life balance is easier when the workforce doesn’t feel the pressure of sitting at the desk every day. Whether you’re a manager who wants to enhance the power of your group or you’ve just joined a new team and want to make your onboarding process flow more easily, here are some ideas to help you successfully [...]
Who is happy? He who has a healthy body, a resourceful mind and a docile nature – Thales of Miletus. Work life balance is hard, elusive and fragile. Achieving the perfect balance between our personal and professional lives is one of the biggest 21st century challenges we face. Often this concept involves so many different aspects, people, even our subconscious and unconscious minds, that can we can be left feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, understandably upset. Tired of juggling duties and pleasures? Can’t remember the last time you find proper time for yourself? Look no [...]
By definition, work-life balance is essential in creating both a fulfilling personal life and a successful professional life. One American survey shows that during work hours 42% of employees take care of personal and family needs, and 60% respond to personal communications. On the other hand, 48% respond to work-related communications during their personal time at home and 25% work during vacations (American Psychological Association, 2015). Needless to say that if we dealt exclusively with work matters in the office and personal matters at home life would be easier. But that’s simply [...]
