The way we work, a TED series.

3 rules for better

work-life balance

These moments seem Research result Experience was significantly

Parents in a museum
so small at the time, less meaningful
constant interruptions and yet research Tourists in church
They also felt much lonelier
suggests they add up to
a tremendous loss They remembered fewer details
Every day Based on

We have
Cost to organizations

Real cost Small interruptions For example

Each year
The constant creep of work
Companies lose 32 days into our personal lives can
of productivity
But we can

burnout Stress Protect our time

undermine smart strategies

our happiness.

which is often caused by Urgent work distractions

our always-on culture.
Life shortchanged on meaning The need to create...

Culpability

New culture that respects

time!

The steps or rules are:

Step: Negotiate for more time Step: Set team goals Step: Reframe rest

to prevent work from creeping into

your personal life.

For a personal time Worry about not being productive

No problem!

Publicize our time

Set time off limits Take the weekend as a vacation!
You can ask for more time on But...
adjustable deadlines at work
Not checking e-mail in a time
slot
As an example

Prioritize family time some days The plan does not

Asking for more time reduces stress necessarily have to be
expensive

Work together to help achieve if they are not successful

personal goals

Encouraging these changes may require others to respect and accommodate your
time.
Maybe they'll even be inspired to piece together the fractured moments of their lives,
too.