This balance has its grounding in research,
showing family-friendly policies in the work-
place lead to better workers.
"Employees with time-flexible work policies
reported less stress, higher levels of commit-
ment to their employer, and reduced costs to
the organization because of fewer absences,
fewer days late, and fewer missed deadlines," re-
searchers said in Stress & Health journal.
To achieve balance, Mayo Clinic recommends im-
plementing these ideas at work:
•Track and manage your time, with
the help of a to-do list
•Learn to say no
•Leave work at work, and reduce
email access
•Use employer options (flex hours,
compressed week, telecommuting,
etc.)
•Shorten commitments and minimize
interruptions
As for your lifestyle, in addition to eating healthy
and exercising, fight stress by making time for fun
and relaxation, volunteering, and boosting your
support system from family at home and from
co-workers at work.
