work life balance problems and solutions

Often, this benefit of freedom and convenience is referred to as a better “work-life balance.” But “balance” and “convenience” aren’t the same. And this is why many people like it-especially primary caregivers in a household. We might say that working from home allows us to be productive in our personal lives while working. It allows us to fill small gaps in our work day with personal tasks and activities, so we can get more of those done. This freedom from permission/explanation/expectations is what makes working from home easier and more convenient. For example, when our workplace is our home, we can walk the dog, work out, run a quick errand, throw in a load of laundry, prep dinner, go to a doctor’s appointment, and care for a sick family member, all while still doing varying amounts of “work” AND-the real benefit- while mostly keeping these behaviors hidden from others, so there is no need for explanations or permission.Ĭonversely, when we must report to an office for work, some of the personal activities listed above are impossible, and the rest require us to receive permission from, provide an explanation to, or balance the expectations of, other people. I wholeheartedly agree that it’s helpful, convenient, and easier when we can manage our personal lives without interference from work.

But in my experience, what this really means is that working from home makes managing one’s personal life easier and more convenient. Some employees are more likely to say that their “work-life balance” improves when they can work from home. Knowledge work is likely to improve when your physical well-being, emotional well-being, and creativity are optimized. Time away from work also allows the opportunity to engage in activities that stimulate creativity-travel, dining, conversation, books, movies, hobbies.

Work life balance problems and solutions