Professionals on Purpose

The Importance of Balancing Your Career and Personal Life with Devin Williams


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In today's podcast we hear from Devin Williams, President and Co-Founder of People First Professionals. Devin strives "to empower professionals to live a career and life of purpose and passion so they might inspire others to do the same." 

"Focus on taking care of all rocks of life."

There is a need for balance of the important elements in your life. When you get to a place where you are enjoying what you do, the people you're with, and you're able to provide for your family in all aspects, then you're off to the races and it's a snowball effect from there. You'll start seeing improvement in all areas of your life. 

How can you get to this place? Set yourself up financially and think intelligently on how you spend your money. Don't fall into the trap of spending on things you think you need but are unnecessary. But most importantly, you need to check your perspective. Ask yourself how you can achieve this enjoyment of life and intentionally find purpose in the small moments that most people trudge through and overlook.

"We have one opportunity at this life, in this moment, on this planet."

Being present has a positive impact all around. Devin found a 22-25% retention rate increase since implementing mindfulness techniques in his life. With stress levels down, you can really focus on what matters and what you can control. As Richard Branson puts it, "happiness leads to productivity leads to profitability." When you emanate positivity and a relaxed state, the people who you work and spend time with will experience the secondhand effects.

Practical ways to be present:

1. Be Intentional.

  • It's too easy to wake up and realize how much time has past.
  • 2. Organize your "present" time.

    • It will eventually become a ritual
    • Check out the 8 Minute Meditation book
    • 3. Remind yourself to pause at totally random moments. 

      • Observe the world and pick one thing to specifically focus on (literally anything).
      • Listen to the full podcast to hear how we define happiness and explain how happiness and emotional Intelligence impact your life!

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        Professionals on PurposeBy Frankie Vignone

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