10 Tips To Professional-Personal Life Balance

• Separate Your Personal & Professional Life:
  
  Edit yourself personally and professionally. Let go of the things that are not critical. Don't be a member of a committee where you can't give your all to. Lower your obligation so that you are free for the most important ones.
• Prioritize:
  Consider what you want to get out of your work and your personal life. Prioritize and eliminate the less important ones.

Work-Personal Life Balance

• Develop a Support System:
  
  We are all human beings and there will be times when we would need help. Identify and befriend people who can pitch in at times, like family, neighbours, friends, and colleagues.
• Know Your Employer's Policy:
  
  Many companies have set policies on flexibility. Often people don't know the options available to them about commuting and the workday that can make their lives easier.
• Communicate:
  
  Communicate effectively with your colleagues and boss. If you won't be available for certain hours during the day or weekend clearly communicate with your manager and make sure he agrees.
• Work From Home:
  
  Work from home but only when it is realistic and possible. Work from home saves chunk of time as it saves time of commuting, getting dressed, office chit-chat and time wasting meetings.
• Make Life Easier With Technology:
  
  Proper and optimum use of latest technology will help you achieve the work life balance. But don't let it rule your life. Make certain times like dinner, technology free for you and your family.
• Find A Mentor Who Will Help You Balance Your Life:
  
  Identify someone who is really good at achieving work life balance and ask for any tips.
• Set A Time Limit:
  
  Balancing your work and personal life is not a ninety days wonder. It will take time. So lay out your responsibility and set small goals and try to complete them in the specified time frame.
• Don't Hesitate To Ask:
  
  Don't hesitate to talk with your manager if you want to telecommute or work in flexible hours at least for a temporary period. You never know what you can get, unless you ask.