In the entertainment management business, we are the worst about taking care of ourselves…..THE SHOW MUST GO ON….”the show comes first”, “I’ll just get this one more thing done” and “gotta update the budget”. Does this sound familiar? Let your life bloom with some of these fun ways to create work life balance.
FAMILY TIME
Making time for your family is the most important thing you can do. In this crazy ride of life, everyone is so busy. Spending time with your kids, spouse and family members are moments that you will not get back. Cherish them…..STOP….Make time for them…..the paperwork and conference calls will always be there…..we only have limited, precious time with our family.
Be creative with this time…meet for coffee or just a late dessert. How about an early morning or late evening walk? If there is a park or lake near by, sit by the water or swing on the swing set while you chat. This will also create special moments.
EXERCISE
The key to getting more done is to keep you’re your blood flowing…..literally! As much as we dread working out after a full day or being on the road, it is the key to keeping your mind and body going…..and awake!
We all know that getting to a gym class 2-3 times a week is idea, but again not all work/life schedules are the same. Can’t break away from the (home) office or on the road? There’s a simple trick that will keep you going – set your phone timer for 30 minute increments. Every 30 minutes, do 10 squats, 10 pushups (modified on your knees or against a wall is still good!) and 10 sit-ups. You’ll be amazed at how much work you’ll get done with that little boost of blood flow and renewed energy!
SOCIAL GROUPS
When work so much or remotely, we tend to become isolated. You need another set of friends outside of work to balance the roller coaster of life. The non work friends are a safe place to talk out side of the work place that help keep you balanced. Some of the common social groups to meet new friends are church groups or school activity groups with your children.
Now think outside the box….for example, there are so many diverse groups on the Meet Up app. Some are outdoor groups that you may not have thought, of like a local hiking group or Dragon Boat Racing. Learning to paddle with my local Dragon Boat Racing team has been one of the best experiences of my life where I’ve met amazing new friends! There are also groups, like the Habitat for Humanity, Travel Groups, Magical Dining, etc. Jump in and get involved!
“Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just illusions.” – Michael Jordan
Written by Cris Coniglio – Having a vast range of live event experience from the Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony to press event live shows and theme park development, my goal is to educate and inspire others in entertainment management.
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