{"id":22350,"date":"2020-04-01T17:55:26","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T17:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/achieving-work-life-balance\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T01:50:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T01:50:01","slug":"achieving-work-life-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/achieving-work-life-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"Achieving Work-Life Balance Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction-to-the-achieving-worklife-balance-checklist\">\n<h2>Introduction to the Achieving Work-Life Balance Checklist:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/nrGrX59OQRbBZ5MFpEpE6A.png\" alt=\"Achieving Work-Life Balance Checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/nrGrX59OQRbBZ5MFpEpE6A.png\"> <\/a><figcaption>\n     Achieving Work-Life Balance Checklist<br \/>\n   <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.rescuetime.com\/work-life-balance-study-2019\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">26%<\/a> of work is done outside of normal working hours. This isn't conducive to a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>That's why this Achieving Work-Life Balance Checklist was created.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it as a friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/life-coaches\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coach<\/a> that <strong>helps employees get<\/strong> the<strong> rest<\/strong> and <strong>relaxation<\/strong>&nbsp;they deserve.<\/p>\n<p>But how, exactly, does it work?<\/p>\n<p><strong>First<\/strong>, employees will specify what day of the week it is and where they worked from. This will cause the <strong>checklist to dynamically adapt<\/strong>, thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/conditional-logic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">conditional logic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Then, they'll <strong>begin the process of disconnecting from work<\/strong> for the evening. They'll dedicate time to nourishing their bodies and minds, and then <strong>make time<\/strong> for whatever <strong>non-work related activities<\/strong> they want to do!<\/p>\n<p>After that, if it's Monday - Thursday, they'll quickly prepare for the next working day and focus on getting a good night's sleep. If it's Friday, they'll create a rough weekend plan so their weekend is the best it can be.<\/p>\n<p>For outsourced EAP professionals or in-house people, operations, or HR staff, give the employees you're supporting this checklist. They should <strong>launch the checklist<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>near the end of each working day<\/strong>&nbsp;- <em>but<\/em>&nbsp;<em><strong>not <\/strong>on the <strong>weekends<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Here's to avoiding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/burnout\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">burnout<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street<\/a> - state-of-the-art <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/bpm-software\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BPM software<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sSsb9ypWyIs?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n    Achieving Work-Life Balance\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"input-basic-details\">\n<h2>Input basic details:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">The modern employee can work wholly in an office, work partly in an office and partly at home, or entirely from home.<\/p>\n<p>That's why the next task (task #3) will ask you to confirm where you worked from today.<\/p>\n<p>By answering the question, the checklist will then adapt accordingly, thanks to Process Street's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/workflow-automation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">workflow automation<\/a> feature&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/conditional-logic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">conditional logic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The task after that (task #4) will also change how the checklist appears, depending on which day of the working week it is.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\"><strong>Remember<\/strong>: You should launch this checklist each day of the working week (and a few minutes before you finish working). Don't launch this checklist during the weekend!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-where-youve-worked-from-today\">\n<h2>Confirm where you've worked from today<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Confirm where you've worked from today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where you work from could vary each day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So this checklist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/conditional-logic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">changes<\/a> appropriately, use the dropdown below to <strong>confirm<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;where you worked from today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Today's work location <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tgHi6UHrN9M2jfIQ-J5HTg.jpeg\" alt=\"Confirm where you've worked from today\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tgHi6UHrN9M2jfIQ-J5HTg.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/bKjHgo_Lbpo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"specify-the-day-of-the-week\">\n<h2>Specify the day of the week<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Specify the day of the week.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To have this work-life balance checklist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/conditional-logic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">adapt<\/a> to your circumstances properly,&nbsp;<strong>specify what day<\/strong> <strong>of the working week<\/strong> it is <strong>via the dropdown<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">If you don't work a regular Monday to Friday week, you can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/editing-templates\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">edit this template<\/a> to suit your needs - just make sure it doesn't impact anyone else's checklists first!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> The day of the week <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"add-the-person-helping-yous-basic-info\">\n<h2>Add the person helping you's basic info<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Add the basic information of the person helping you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No matter if an in-house HR staff member is helping you achieve a better work-life balance or an outsourced EAP professional is, <strong>write down<\/strong> the <strong>name and email<\/strong> of the<strong> person helping you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\">If nobody from an EAP program or at work is helping you and you're undergoing this process off your own back, go ahead and delete this task as well as two later tasks titled \"Get a work-life balance review\" and \"Approval: Work-life balance review\". <\/p>\n<p>This is because all three are related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/approvals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">approvals<\/a>&nbsp;- something you won't need if you're going it alone.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> The person helping you's name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wrap-up-work\">\n<h2>Wrap up work:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">It's time to begin the process of wrapping up work. This means finishing any last work tasks for the day, preparing a task list for the next working day, and then stepping away from your office or workspace for the evening.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"finish-any-last-workrelated-tasks\">\n<h2>Finish any last work-related tasks<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Finish any last work-related tasks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With it coming to the end of the workday, <strong>finish any last work tasks<\/strong> you have to do.<\/p>\n<p>These tasks could be replying to time-sensitive emails or cleaning out your inbox, to completing the project you've been working on today or saving the project file in a safe, secure place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the form field<\/strong> below to <strong>write down which last tasks<\/strong> you've ended the workday with.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Finished last tasks <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vRHcbfheGLAbWxxhCsFByw.jpeg\" alt=\"Finish any last work-related tasks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vRHcbfheGLAbWxxhCsFByw.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/RYyr-k3Ysqg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"make-a-task-list-for-tomorrow\">\n<h2>Make a task list for tomorrow<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Make a list of work-related tasks you need to tackle tomorrow.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thinking of what needs to be done tomorrow can stop you from enjoying 'you time' during the evening.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than thinking about work this evening, use time now to<strong>&nbsp;list the tasks you need to tackle tomorrow<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Once you've <strong>written that list in the text form field<\/strong>, don't think about your work-related <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/recurring-tasks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">recurring tasks<\/a>&nbsp;for the rest of the evening!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Tomorrow's task list <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"make-a-task-list-for-monday\">\n<h2>Make a task list for Monday<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Make a list of work-related tasks you need to tackle on Monday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By making a plan of what you need to get done on Monday, you'll not only be more prepared next week, but you'll also not think as much about work during the weekend - which is time for you to relax.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Write the list of tasks<\/strong> you need<strong> to tackle on Monday<\/strong> in the <strong>text box<\/strong> below. Then, don't think about these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/recurring-tasks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">recurring tasks<\/a> until Monday!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Monday's task list <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-the-hours-youve-worked\">\n<h2>Confirm the hours you've worked<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Confirm the hours you've worked today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Research has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/docs\/2004-143\/pdfs\/2004-143.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shown<\/a>&nbsp;working too much can be both counterproductive and hazardous to health. That's why it's recommended you don't work over 40 hours a week.<\/p>\n<p>To keep track of how much you're working - and ensure you don't unknowingly go over the threshold - <strong>use the dropdown<\/strong> below to <strong>confirm how long you've worked for today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>By doing this every workday, you'll notice if you're working too much.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Today's work hours <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vMGfwI3McbjEx2VwXHpFew.jpeg\" alt=\"Confirm the hours you've worked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vMGfwI3McbjEx2VwXHpFew.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/dhZtNlvNE8M\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"close-or-mute-workrelated-technology\">\n<h2>Close or mute work-related technology<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Close or mute work-related technology.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To create a division between work and leisure, you <strong>must not<\/strong> look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biospace.com\/article\/do-you-check-your-email-after-work-hours-new-study-says-simply-thinking-about-it-could-be-harmful\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">emails,&nbsp;<\/a>Slack messages, or anything work-related after work hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use the<strong> subchecklist to tick off<\/strong> the technology and devices you've <strong>closed or muted<\/strong> for the evening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Work-related apps and software\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Phone(s)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Computer(s)\/laptop(s)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Additional devices (e.g. an iPad)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"move-to-a-different-space-to-relax\">\n<h2>Move to a different space to relax<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Move to a different space to relax.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For home-workers, having a separate workspace is important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-blockquote\"><em>\"You can work from anywhere, but that means almost&nbsp;everywhere&nbsp;can become your workplace. It\u2019s hard to escape the work mindset and relax when you\u2019re done without a \u201cdoor\u201d to leave it behind.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>That\u2019s why it\u2019s vital to have separate work and living spaces. Being able to leave your work area at the end of the day and set boundaries is one of the only ways to stop your work becoming your life.\"&nbsp;<\/em>- <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ben__mulholland\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Mulholland<\/a>,&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/working-remotely\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The 19 Best Tips from My 3 Years Working Remotely<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Seeing as it's the end of the working day, leave your home office or workspace and <strong>relax in a different space<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Write<\/strong> the <strong>name of the room<\/strong> you've relocated to in the <strong>text field below<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Different room name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"begin-the-journey-back-home\">\n<h2>Begin the journey back home<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Begin the journey from work back home.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Working from an office is great for separating where you work and where you live. However, commutes or journeys back home are often seen as boring or tedious.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/commuting-stress_n_3530124?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANmTv1OYLg3lhmSP5qTKGdomCwOUkK8VhIt_n6SJhjqViMeSNXASIQcAObmAHr1uM89j9sZz0XPTT4-t54fkoZbBWuw-WsaFpoNsOlq8bL065NVh3KWWfKijCXPxHJjQWIvgsXWEaP3j3_oexaS719UigCz7jqPEs-wJ0RaaqdCu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">They needn't be<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Utilize this time<\/strong> to be mindful, listen to music, read a book, check-in with friends or family, or another enjoyable activity that isn't work-related you can do while on the move.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the text box<\/strong> below to <strong>write down<\/strong> the <strong>ways you've made today's commute more enjoyable<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Today's journey activities <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"focus-on-you\">\n<h2>Focus on you:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">You've wrapped up work for the day and you're home. It's time to focus on yourself.<\/p>\n<p>The next tasks will help you disconnect from work and reconnect with the other important parts of life.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cook-a-healthy-dinner\">\n<h2>Cook a healthy dinner<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Cook a healthy dinner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before undertaking this evening's activities, make sure your brain, body, and stomach are nourished by <strong>making and eating a healthy dinner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The act of cooking can be deeply relaxing and enjoyable - plus, a nutritious meal will be the end result.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use the video below for inspiration on what to cook, then <strong>use the text box<\/strong> to <strong>describe the dinner you made<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2MvVU_fXtrI?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n    Achieving Work-Life Balance\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Healthy dinner description <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"spend-time-with-family-or-friends\">\n<h2>Spend time with family or friends<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Spend time with family or friends.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One method for achieving a work-life balance is to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coburgbanks.co.uk\/blog\/candidate-tips\/importance-of-maintaining-work-life-balance\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">spend time<\/a> (either in-person or via technology) with family or friends<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you live with others, make an effort to talk to them and be in their company. It's mutually beneficial.<\/p>\n<p>If you live alone, get in contact with friends or family members via text, phone call, or email and see how they're doing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Write down<\/strong> the <strong>names<\/strong> of the people you spent time with below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> People you've socialized with <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rKf3OjQ_9Z4DV8eN8HdCLg.jpeg\" alt=\"Spend time with family or friends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rKf3OjQ_9Z4DV8eN8HdCLg.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/V5vqWC9gyEU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"plan-this-evenings-enjoyable-activities\">\n<h2>Plan this evening's enjoyable activities<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Plan this evening's enjoyable activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a few minutes to <strong>think<\/strong> about <em>what&nbsp;<\/em>activities you want to spend time on this evening. <\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you might want to sit on the sofa and watch Netflix. At other times you'll want to focus on a hobby, learn a new skill, or finish a book.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the text box<\/strong> below to <strong>write down<\/strong> the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uccs.edu\/career\/resources\/students\/professional-etiquette-in-the-workplace\/separate-your-personal-and-professional-life\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">enjoyable activities<\/a> you're planning on undertaking<\/strong> this evening.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Enjoyable activities plan <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"undergo-your-planned-evening-activities\">\n<h2>Undergo your planned evening activities<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Undergo your planned evening activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now that you've eaten and you've spent time socializing, enjoy the rest of your evening by undergoing the enjoyable activities you planned in task #16.<\/p>\n<p>No matter if you're about to play a video game, watch a movie on Netflix, learn a new language via Duolingo, or just hang out,&nbsp;<strong>spend the next few hours doing exactly what you want<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>After, <strong>write down what you did<\/strong> in the <strong>text box<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> This evening's activities <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rOZbtATLSb2Jn724pYFJ0w.jpeg\" alt=\"Undergo your planned evening activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rOZbtATLSb2Jn724pYFJ0w.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/DzIt-fTYv4E\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prepare-for-tomorrow\">\n<h2>Prepare for tomorrow:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Before heading to sleep, take 30 minutes to complete the following tasks.<\/p>\n<p>These tasks will help you achieve a better work-life balance as your morning won't be as rushed, meaning more time for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prepare-tomorrows-outfit\">\n<h2>Prepare tomorrow's outfit<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Prepare tomorrow's outfit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No matter if you wear a suit or casual clothes to work, pick and<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/rhett-power\/4-proven-ways-to-prepare-tonight-for-a-productive-tomorrow.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> prepare<\/a> what you'll wear<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Once you've chosen what you'll wear, <strong>fold the clothes<\/strong> and<strong> place them<\/strong> in an <strong>easy-to-remember location<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Use the <strong>subchecklist<\/strong> below to <strong>tick off the items you've prepared<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Work clothes\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Socks and shoes\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Accessories\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Work backpack\/bag\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rRRg9eU1wApcBf8WvgJLGw.jpeg\" alt=\"Prepare tomorrow's outfit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rRRg9eU1wApcBf8WvgJLGw.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/ohWf6YuzOQk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"devote-time-to-presleep-meditation\">\n<h2>Devote time to pre-sleep meditation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Devote time to pre-sleep meditation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A guided pre-sleep meditation will help you shake off the day, clear your mind, and put you in a relaxed state to sleep. (Getting enough <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ishn.com\/articles\/108807-how-an-extra-hour-of-sleep-can-change-work-life-balance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sleep<\/a>&nbsp;is a fundamental part of achieving work-life balance.)<\/p>\n<p>Take 15 minutes to <strong>undergo pre-sleep meditation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The video below is a guided meditation you can listen to straight away.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5itkfGLcb5E?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n    Achieving Work-Life Balance\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"set-a-wakeup-alarm\">\n<h2>Set a wake-up alarm<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Set a wake-up alarm for tomorrow morning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before hitting the sack, set a wake-up alarm for tomorrow morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the date and time widget<\/strong> below to <strong>confirm when<\/strong> the alarm is set for.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Tomorrow's wake-up time <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rcez_5EpDOB74qlDu1hISA.jpeg\" alt=\"Set a wake-up alarm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rcez_5EpDOB74qlDu1hISA.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/U-Kty6HxcQc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prepare-for-the-weekend\">\n<h2>Prepare for the weekend:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">The next task will help you prepare and make the most of your weekend. After all, weekends should be dedicated to rest, relaxation, and indulging in other aspects of life that aren't related to your job.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-a-rough-weekend-plan\">\n<h2>Create a rough weekend plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Create a rough weekend plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just as you planned how to spend your evening in task #16, you'll now be <strong>planning your weekend<\/strong>. It doesn't have to be incredibly thorough; a rough plan will do.<\/p>\n<p>By roughly planning your weekend, you'll be able to spend it doing the activities you want and need to do, thereby achieving a solid work-life balance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\"><strong>Remember<\/strong>: The weekend is for non-job related activities.<\/p>\n<p>Once you've got an idea, <strong>write the rough weekend plan<\/strong> in the <strong>text box<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Rough weekend plan <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kzJkN6SiX14cPHmVIWxChQ.jpeg\" alt=\"Create a rough weekend plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kzJkN6SiX14cPHmVIWxChQ.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/1_CMoFsPfso\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"get-a-worklife-balance-review\">\n<h2>Get a work-life balance review:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">So that the in-house HR staff member or outsourced EAP professionals know you're serious about adjusting your work-life balance with each passing day, they will review your progress in the next tasks - which is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/approvals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">approval task<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you've added their information in task #5, they've been automatically assigned to the task to complete, thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/role-assignments\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">role assignments<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There's nothing else you need to do - apart from getting some rest.<\/p>\n<p>See you next time!<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\">If you're not working alongside an in-house HR staff member or an outsourced EAP professional, remember that task #5, this task, and the following approval task can be deleted.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-worklife-balance-review\">\n<h2>Approval: Work-life balance review<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Confirm the hours you've worked<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Close or mute work-related technology<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Cook a healthy dinner<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Spend time with family or friends<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Undergo your planned evening activities<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jorymackay\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jory MacKay<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.rescuetime.com\/work-life-balance-study-2019\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The State of Work Life Balance in 2019: What we learned from studying 185 million hours of working time<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CDCgov\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CDC<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/docs\/2004-143\/pdfs\/2004-143.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Overtime and Extended Work Shifts: Recent Findings on Illnesses, Injuries, and Health Behaviors<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/biospace\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BioSpace<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biospace.com\/article\/do-you-check-your-email-after-work-hours-new-study-says-simply-thinking-about-it-could-be-harmful\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Do You Check Your Email After Work Hours? New Study Says Simply Thinking About It Could Be Harmful<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ben__mulholland\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Mulholland<\/a> -&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/working-remotely\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The 19 Best Tips from My 3 Years Working Remotely<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HuffPost\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Huffington Post<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/commuting-stress_n_3530124?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANmTv1OYLg3lhmSP5qTKGdomCwOUkK8VhIt_n6SJhjqViMeSNXASIQcAObmAHr1uM89j9sZz0XPTT4-t54fkoZbBWuw-WsaFpoNsOlq8bL065NVh3KWWfKijCXPxHJjQWIvgsXWEaP3j3_oexaS719UigCz7jqPEs-wJ0RaaqdCu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Commuting Stress: 6 Ways To Enjoy A More Relaxing Daily Commute<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/charlestrivett\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Charles Trivett<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coburgbanks.co.uk\/blog\/candidate-tips\/importance-of-maintaining-work-life-balance\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>5 Reasons Why Maintaining a Work-life Balance Is So Important<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uccs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The University of Colorado Colorado Springs<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uccs.edu\/career\/resources\/students\/professional-etiquette-in-the-workplace\/separate-your-personal-and-professional-life\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Separate Your Personal and Professional Life<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rhettpower\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rhett Power<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/rhett-power\/4-proven-ways-to-prepare-tonight-for-a-productive-tomorrow.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>4 Proven Ways to Prepare Tonight for a Productive Tomorrow<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/au.linkedin.com\/in\/lucy-benton-39567a13a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lucy Benton<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ishn.com\/articles\/108807-how-an-extra-hour-of-sleep-can-change-work-life-balance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How an extra hour of sleep can change work-life balance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-checklists\">\n<h2>Related checklists:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/critical-incident-stress-management\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Critical Incident Stress Management Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/work-anxiety\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Work Anxiety Resolution Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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