You're torn between work and family obligations. How can you find the right career balance?

Nossa vida tem muitas esferas, cada uma com sua importância e não devemos descuidar de nenhuma dela. Nosso estilo de vida atual torna cada vez mias difícil conciliar vários interesses e necessidades. Nos diferentes modelos de trabalho, de qualquer forma temos que atender os anseios da família. É importante ter clareza sobre nossos papéis e o quanto nos dedicamos a cada uma deles.

Like any professional, it is crucial to understand our fundamental commitments, including our personal priorities. By recognizing these priorities, we can better assess whether job expectations align with them. Our ability to meet these expectations depends largely on how well we manage our commitments, priorities, and time. While we may not always control every aspect of both personal and professional demands, we can evaluate our needs and enhance our ability to delegate tasks effectively. Balancing personal and work life is essential for achieving this harmony.

Peu importe le domaine il est fondamental de faire un audit de la situation de départ et de savoir exactement (le plus précisément possible du moins)ou l'on veut aller. L'évaluation des besoins est l'audit qui va vous permettre de mettre en place les actions nécessaires à la réalisation de vos objectifs.

Setting boundaries is one of the hardest things for motivated employees to do. I learned early in my career that a company will take everything you are willing to give until you can't give anything more. Set boundaries that you won't cross so that you have a solid work/life balance. Work will never remember the sacrifices you made, but your family will.

Estabeleça prioridades claras tanto no trabalho quanto na família. Crie um cronograma que inclua horários específicos para suas responsabilidades profissionais e pessoais. Comunique suas necessidades e limites a seus colegas e familiares para garantir compreensão e apoio. Considere a flexibilidade no trabalho, como horários ajustáveis ou a opção de trabalhar remotamente. Utilize ferramentas de gestão de tempo para maximizar sua eficiência. Reserve tempo para autocuidado e atividades que ajudem a recarregar suas energias. Esteja aberto a ajustar seu plano conforme necessário, buscando um equilíbrio que seja sustentável e satisfatório para todas as áreas da sua vida.

Setting boundaries is crucial, but it's also important for those boundaries to be flexible in certain situations. Flexibility doesn't mean sacrificing your personal life, but sometimes being aware that the job needs to be done. Later, finding a way to make up for it is important because if you don't, it can lead to frustration.

Balancing work and family can be challenging. It's about prioritizing my values: my family comes first, so I set firm boundaries to protect and nurture them. While work sometimes demands extra time due to project deadlines, it may be time to reassess if it consistently requires more time than is reasonable. Open communication with family about what's happening and setting clear expectations is essential. Achieving harmony between work and family is possible but requires dedication and effort.

Muitas vezes nos excedemos ficando dedicados além da conta ao trabalho. Quando isso é uma exceção, ainda conseguimos lidar. Mas quando se torna uma constante, sem retorno recíproco de valores e reconhecimento, devemos repensar e nos posicionar. Entendo que muitas vezes criamos essa situação, mas devemos corrigí-la quando possível.

The saying goes that our challenge isn't managing time but setting priorities—because we find time for what matters most to us. For me, prioritizing and scheduling important tasks first has been vital, allowing less essential activities to fit around them. Viewing both work and family as relationships to manage has been effective. Investing in my well-being through daily exercise, balanced nutrition, and regular sleep has significantly enhanced my performance in both areas.

Gerir o tempo é uma preocupação moderna, pois estamos cada vez mais comprometidos (na acepção ruim do termo), ao inúmeros estímulos, responsabilidades e tarefas quotidianas. Dê uma pausa e tente enxergar isso para poder gerenciar melhor o seu tempo.

Time management is an essential skill for maintaining order and efficiency. Without the ability to navigate or delegate daily tasks effectively, you risk creating chaos at work, which can lead to overtime and missing important updates. This imbalance can also negatively impact your personal life and family time. Managing time well is key to achieving a sustainable balance between work and personal responsibilities.

Eu sou a prova viva de que buscar apoio é essencial para conseguir equilibrar a vida profissional e pessoal. Como mãe que trabalha em casa, as vezes me perco desenvolvendo pequenas rotinas quando poderia estar dedicada a um projeto ou tarefa. As interrupções constantes para realizar estas tarefas me distraem, cortam o fluxo de criatividade e me atrasam. Recentemente eu reavaliei estes comportamentos e decidi pedir apoio do meu esposo, que também trabalha em casa, para dividir estas tarefas comigo. Não foi tudo de uma vez, foi aos pouquinhos. E deu certo! Hoje fluo mais no meu trabalho por ter coragem de delegar. Precisamos aprender delegar e não se preocupar depois, confiar.

Seeking support is crucial during unavoidable circumstances, such as getting stuck in an immediate meeting at work. In these moments, we rely on friends, family, or other providers to step in on our behalf. However, this process can be stressful. From my experience, I make it a point to keep friends and family informed about my schedule updates. If there's a last-minute change, I ensure arrangements are in place for tasks like picking up my child from daycare and looking after the baby. Preparing for such situations requires experience and foresight.

Déléguer au travail comme à la maison reste la base de la décharge mentale. A tous les niveaux vous pouvez demander de l'aide. Il ne faut surtout pas associé cela à de la faiblesse mais bien à de l'optimisation et de l'organisation.

Daily reflection is a sacred ritual, often occurring during my morning jog. It's a time for me to review the previous day's activities, contemplate any conflicts or outcomes that weren't ideal, and consider adjustments for improvement. This practice is an exciting journey of continuous personal development, bringing meaning to each day. I highly recommend giving it a try.