The first question is, what is work life balance?

There’s a false perception that a work life balance is where you balance work equally to life. I think that's completely unrealistic. Life is so big, you can't just say work, and then life.

Work life balance is one, unique to the individual, and two, depends on a range of different factors. For example, your career, what your values are, your personality type, if you have kids.

Also, it’s important to acknowledge there are different aspects to life. We follow a program developed by Dr John Demartini, acknowledging 7 areas of life. Listen to the show to find out more.

Here’s an overview of what we cover:

• Tamara’s definition of work life balance, and how it’s different to Joel: (3:07) 
• The 7 areas of life: (5:47)
• Some of the signs you’re not living to your purpose: (18:04)
• 5 steps to achieve a work life balance: (20:58)
• How couples can achieve a work life balance together: (27:13)
• Defining what quality time is, and how it’s different for each person: (28:49)
• The perception it’s not acceptable for men to leave work early to pick up their kids, and how to change it: (31:14)
• How organisations can help their employees achieve a better work life balance: (36:05) 
• And so much more!
  
  

Episode Resources

• Dr John Demartini, 7 Areas of Life
• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts
• Joel Norton
  
  

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