3 rules for better work-life balance | The Way We Work, a TED series

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1) find an employer that values you as a human being

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I've been working with my dad for 3 years. My dad is literally my boss. We always talked about work AFTER work. I was getting stressed out without noticing. At some point, i started smoking and staying outside of home during weekend. We started having a really bad relationship due to disagreements. I decided to move out from my parents home and things sorted out. I was able to run away from 24 hours working enviroment and now im good and we are good. Im happy that i have my own time and space even though im spending a lot of money for renting.

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*You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. - Marcus Aurelius*

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Power is an illusion and disrupts natural law. Rather than seeking "power" or "dominance' over anything, including your own mind, instead, realize the truth; all things are connected and equal. Don't follow advice of Roman emperors. They cannot help you seek truth and understanding as they are failures. They failed because they sought power and dominance and went against natural law just like the Roman Catholic Church and just like the inevitable outcome of countries founded on the doctrine of so called discovery.

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Natural law isn't corraleted to Power. Power Is a responsibilty, tipically attributed with politica or military. The leader Is caple to do great and bad things. All things are connected are equal i dont know what even Means, a father Need to be autorative sometimes with his own child because child's igorance in some aspects can harm himself, so he Need a guide to understand what to do; in politics we Hope our Leaders could guide us with Wise and good decitions so we elect Them democraticaly to achive this goal. In addition.... Roman impare Is lived for 2000 Years, One of the most longest dominance in human history. I am sorry for my grammar.

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@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism The doctrine of discovery was a misinformation styled from the freemasons creed.

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@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism all that to say nothing

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@@theanthony2d338 Muted, settler.

[@serene9532]

1) reframe rest 2) set team goals for personal time 3) negotiate for more time

[@vegetossgss1114]

Your third point is really important. Work is important for us and for the overall society. However, working 5 days a week during 40 years or more is too much. 2 centuries ago, life span was much lower, so the comparison to old times is not relevant. I'll definitely say that youngsters want a better work/personal balance and more free time to enjoy life (and participate to the economy through consumption, as stores, cinemas and restaurants usually make most of their sales during the week end). That's why the best answer, in my humble opinion, is to propose to all workers the possibility to switch toward a 4 days week work, as some European countries are currently experimenting. This should concern blue collar jobs as well as white collar jobs, even in prestigious industries such as consulting and finance. This 4 days a week schedule can take different forms, and result in a reduction of the monthly salary, or not. Personally, I would easily accept a stimulating and challenging job with a 4 days per week schedule, even if I have a 20% lower compensation. It is worth it, and I'll be highly motivated in the long run.

[@PresentForMyself]

Creating boundaries is not just for our personal relationships. Thanks for reminding us to do so professionally as well. Because our ability to earn and materially care for ourselves and our families is tied to our work, it can seem harder to set professional boundaries. However, if we want to enjoy the fruits of our labor, it is necessary. Peace to all.

[@crylikeachild92]

I have been burned out since starting WFH. Colleagues have set call meeting or contacted on my weekends, the managers have given the deadlines to work throughout the weekends. My private life has been interrupted by work. This video encourages me to be stronger to take back my time. Thanks much.

[@elizabethbradshaw9848]

I work in a job that is demanding seasonally. Recently we implemented a 4-day work week for our off-season to balance this out and it has made a world of difference for my motivation and level off burn-out. I also never have notifications on for work emails.

[@War-Jac]

I love how "work culture" is strictly defined as office work. Almost none of this applys to service or manual labor jobs.

[@SugarRushan]

Sadly yes. But if you’re in school this applies !

[@peterrhines1516]

Interesting point

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And we all know who does the real work 💪

[@Nuzjal]

And the usefulness of these recommendations depends not only on your occupation but, even more, on the social-politic environment, in which you live.

[@ashleyrossgoingmerrily]

Have you written down your lifestyle goals so you know what your ideal boundaries are for your home life while either building your business or looking for work?

[@philbailey4149]

Your workplace needs to know that their employees deserve a break and need time away from work by not replying to them right away or during the weekend. This will help refresh perspectives and solutions when employees come back to work. The mind and soul of everyone need to relax and recharge while away from work. Even teachers have problems doing this as they feel they need to be there for their students and staff. If any workplace demands immediate replies, then it might be time to find an employer that respects your time and life.

[@gigarevazashvili1167]

Oh my Lord!!!! I am really grateful to this Ma'am for the video about optimizing the working process. While I was watching this video, I found the answer to why Russians are so sad and aggressive. It is very simple - merely they don't know what means to relax in their day-offs and vacations - their minds are always stuck in the issues of regulating their everyday activities, handling everything just in time (with yellings, swearing, and nervosity). In brief, the ability to relax and distract yourself in your spare time - is one of the real guarantees of your success. And hello to Adam Grant with his "languishing" and his tips about changing mindset))))

[@oeillade]

These are all great tips if you already work in a place that's pretty reasonable and values you highly as a worker. Many people would be labelled as "slow" or "lazy" or be told they need to "say yes more" if they did this. Great if you can do this without threatening your job though, but I wouldn't say typical.

[@DemetriPanici]

Even though I work from home, something I often do is force myself to stop working to take a "water cooler break". Or I'll just drop to the floor and start doing pushups

[@gabrielle6706]

I do the same except squats! Helps stay energized 😊

[@vegetossgss1114]

Excellent haha!

[@darranporter4637]

This is ideal and the science is sound. But do be aware that you can easily be replaced by someone who IS prepared to do the extra hours, because there's a million people for your corporation to choose from to step right into your shoes. This is the reality. The culture of fear and insecurity instilled in us by our leaders of commerce/industry needs to be addressed to feel safe enough to put in boundaries on our personal time.

[@eunjichoi8406]

I totally agree with this! well said

[@gorgeousredheadedlawyer]

Just because someone else has no self-worth and doesn’t care about working off the clock doesn’t mean employers ought to be enabled in that. Eventually word will spread about that abusive workplace and no one will work there so then the business will collapse. The job itself and customer satisfaction doesn’t happen without happy employees. See Wal-Mart as a prime example.

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That's great, Sometimes we need to get our minds off negativity and just motivate ourselves, If you dwell on your failures you will end up not achieving your dreams, take a chance and try something new.

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Markets are constantly in a state of uncertainity and flux and money is made by discounting the obvious and betting the unexpected"-George Soros

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I use to take money from the bank for survival but after trading with her my financial status changed for real

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The pandemic is far from over and a second market crash is inevitable. Proper consultation in these troubled times is in order, the best time to invest was 2008-2010 the second best time is now.

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Yep!!! I agree 100%

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2021 online stock is just difficult and unbelievable, I'll rather invest my money on crypto

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So this is the voice i have listened everyday in Ted-ed ?!

[@fat9457]

In short have time for yourself. Just you alone. Rest. Meditate, and have gratitude. Self care is needed anyway.

[@ko1129]

They add up to people quitting their jobs

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

I had a boss that expected me to answer instantly to text messages at ALL hours. If I didn't respond instantaneously they'd proceed to spam text and call me multiple times. One day I had awful cramps on a day off and was taking a nap for two hours. I woke up to ten texts and multiple calls. Needless to say I put my two weeks in the next day. I can't think of anything that is that urgent in a non-emergency that can't be left until work hours. I think in the hiring process we need to be interviewing the supervisor as well. Find out if they implement any of these rules in their own lives. If not, the job is not worth it imo.

[@t41l]

"Won't check email between 6 and 8 pm". How about I won't check email between 5 pm and 8 am?

[@zatiemohd01]

I wholeheartedly agree with the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Work-life balance is of paramount importance in today's fast-paced world. Employers must recognize that it directly impacts their employees' well-being and overall job satisfaction. Striking a balance between work and personal life is crucial for mental and physical health, productivity, and job retention. Employers should actively support their workforce in achieving this equilibrium by implementing flexible schedules, promoting remote work options, and encouraging time-off policies. When employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance, they are more motivated, engaged, and better equipped to contribute to their organizations' success.

[@tiresamercruy8206]

Thank you for this. Some helpful tools to use. When you're passionate about your work you find it more hard to switch off. But now I realize the importance of resting and valuing time to reduce stress and a more balanced lifestyle.

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The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized in the lifetime of the opportunity! There is no time like the present to become the business owner you've always wanted to be, get clarity around your life purpose. Make major leap in your business.

[@givergiver8640]

1. Reframe rest 2. Set boundaries 3. Set team goals 4. Negotiate

[@Itsyourhoneysharma]

I have seen better days. Sometimes life is hard to take and it gets harder to take it all alone. But I am not alone! I have dreams to chase and melodies to surpass the dark days. I have limitless space to unfold my true potential. I'm the one who needs no one to fire up. 'Cause I'm strong and I have a mind which is positively wired up.

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In India, we say it - When I drink water, I just drink water...

[@andrewaupositivepsychology]

Simple yet profound words of wisdom. Now onto applying them.

[@maymm4563]

Exactly I like it applying them👍🏻

[@garciavashchino1]

I don't mind being distracted, as a matter of fact if i don't want to be distracted at the moment, I just ignore or text "call you back, busy". I love my own power to do or not do. Sometimes i have to answer the call. But when i don't have to, believe me you I won't!!😁

[@aduad]

Once I clock out I NEVER answer any emails period...don't even have work email on my phone...yes I've worked some weekends to meet a deadline but that's the exception not the rule...maybe it's just me but this is non negotiable unless the company gonna pay me extra for my off hours service.

[@abcd-fy1di]

Just started a new job and after come back home. All I could think is the things that I need to complete tomorrow. Though I feel well rested during the weekends, by once Monday comes, the cycle repeats.

[@Blackdadican]

Great video. Work life balance is extremely important

[@Yakamatsup]

This so simple, but brilliant. I'm implementing boundaries, blocking my calendar and increasing healthier habits. BTW, read the study on taking your phone to the bathroom. Yeah, you are shortening your life with that habit, worried about being prompt to emails and texts. BS! and you maybe causing digestive issues. OK, off to set boundaries. Thank you for this talk!

[@NinaNaculangga]

I love this talk. Thanks.

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What a gentle woman

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I really like her mimic and gestures. Greetings fellow humans 🙋‍♂️🇩🇪

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Balancing it outwardly yields greater results! Try it!

[@pilouuuu]

Very good tips! It's great that Allison Mack finally found balance.

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So off-topic, but her voice is so soothing!

[@faydulaksono]

1. reframe rest 2. set team goal 3. negotiate your time 👍🏻

[@internetandlifehacks]

Valuable advice, thanks a lot!

[@DrRebeccaHeiss]

Great video! Creating, communicating, and upholding boundaries are SO important to not only this, but other areas of our lives as well.

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[@renewii]

😢😰It's so sad to watch this clip because it validates the point Byung Chul-Han said in his book The Burnout Society something like "Even the rest hours are seen as part of the work and free time should be productive in this perfomance society".

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I needed this.

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Great subject matter!

[@maymm4563]

Wonderful information on how we can be more productive in work and manage your time also how to deal with your time in order to be happy and rest if you take time off.I loved how she said not only reframe rest also reclaim it👍🏻

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2:24 youre welcome

[@hienho320]

It's such a difficult task to have a work-life balance for a long time. I tried it, but it lasted just a few days and back to the way it was then. How can I maintain it everyday?

[@vegetossgss1114]

Work is important for us and for the overall society. However, working 5 days a week during 40 years or more is too much. 2 centuries ago, life span was much lower, so the comparison to old times is not relevant. I'll definitely say that youngsters want a better work/personal balance and more free time to enjoy life (and participate to the economy through consumption, as stores, cinemas and restaurants usually make most of their sales during the week end). That's why the best answer, in my humble opinion, is to propose to all workers the possibility to switch toward a 4 days week work, as some European countries are currently experimenting. This should concern blue collar jobs as well as white collar jobs, even in prestigious industries such as consulting and finance. This 4 days a week schedule can take different forms, and result in a reduction of the monthly salary, or not. Personally, I would easily accept a stimulating and challenging job with a 4 days per week schedule, even if I have a 20% lower compensation. It is worth it, and I'll be highly motivated in the long run.

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Maintaining a work life balance for a long time is accomplished similar to setting any other new goal, you develop a new habit by practice and self discipline. You cannot rely on doing it when you feel motivate, because motivation is inconsistent, but discipline is steady. Build the habits of balance by practice. What you will realize after some time with being consistent is that your new habits are getting you consistent results. Stick with it, or you might quit just before you win.

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Reframe rest 2. Negotiate 3. Set time goals

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Great Content

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Great tips, thank you.

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Wonderful! TED always surprise us with quality content!!

[@EmilM-pb2hn]

Thought this was pretty obvious, but I also knew the obvious isn't always so when you get too integrated in work. Which, lots of people do.

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Amazing talk

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Most of the management team don't care as long as their bonus is there every year.

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Heavenly Father I pray that you keep the person reading this alive, safe, healthy and financially blessed AMEN 🙏 ‼️

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Keep your religion to yourself.

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@@gavinobrien9467 what country do you live in? We have freedom in the US to talk about anything we want

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Nice video.

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Thankyou soo much

[@PawSpective_Lee]

When I watched this movie, it was my teacher who said:" We have a class that says 3 rules for better work-life balance" for our next class. So I got this. For me, I think it seems too hard to make it true because if your country's work culture is 996, it is one style of 9:00 am we go to the office, and 21:00 we go home, the worst is people have to work 6 days a week. Totaly 72 hours a week for these people you know. Someone adapts to the situation, the people got the gain thing. People never know they have no money, and they just have time, what a bad life for him. How do you think so?

[@alifz2223]

Idk how time works. Sometimes it's so fast, I didnt accomplish more task. Few things like period cramp, stomachache. I dont understand why I took longer time to finish simple things.

[@softsophisticate]

Yes, time is funny, when you are having fun it flies by, waiting for a bus for 5 minutes seems to take forever, as does the last 5 minutes at the end of a work day when you want to go home.

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Marvelous work! The video is brilliant and provides all the necessary information. I like this site. Thanks for sharing this useful post. Thanks for the effective information.

[@sansgene]

I put my phone on airplane mode whenever possible, and I know my boss hates it but it is my day off...

[@sairam332]

So when do we get better at what we do? Like Up skilling or indepth study. Is it ok to relax and pass time on weekends and holidays. And just do office work on weekdays? Then how do we achieve mastery in our domain?

[@Lizzmorales]

YES! By taking time to reset, you can come back fully energized !

[@samdanieljabaselvan3852]

Useful video😃

[@unknown81000]

Man, if only "they" would notice this, yeah I'm talking about people to forced employees to do overtime and stressing them out

[@ligidaykurin9106]

Thanks a lot

[@aliahmad070]

Control yourself self at relaxing level then you have to see more creatively in yourself 💯

[@indonesianfamilymatters]

Thanks for sharing this video... Interesting. I think, It depends on where we work, and how we manage the work. We can refuse assignments that are not too important to do, or those tasks can be done by someone else. Where are our priorities going? choose the best..

[@AdeAde0224]

Great video

[@ecomusichannel]

Employees are watching this ted, but where are the employers?

[@Nonameneeded1825]

No phone calls on Sunday or Monday for me. Leave me a text I'll get back to ya. And Ashley is adorable

[@souravghosh1107]

One thing that I hate to say to family members and friends is that I am always swamped under with work. Everyone should spend time with families and friends rather than indulge in work 24 hours.

[@triyantoprabowo8996]

It Will never happened in an Asian company, btw I'm Indonesian, and here employer demands the employee to be available online 24 hours a day.

[@shamsosman1649]

Interesting talk. However, planning your weekends and time off seems too strict for free time and relaxation. How about taking a different approach by changing our mindset? I think if we would view our time off from a different perspective, i.e. deserved relaxation time, quality time for oneself or quality time with friends and family, then we'd go about more relaxed and/or happily with our relaxation time than if we plan it (and worse would be if we don't follow the plans we set for our relaxation time and feel bad due to a job not accomplished!), you know what I mean?

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Hello there! Nice video

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You are so pretty!!!

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Hello there! Nice Channel

[@Blue_3rd]

I’ve never heard ‘feel free to slack me’ before. I can guess the meaning but is that a new slang from the US?

[@j01150126]

For every hour I work over 9 hours is an hour I don't work during my normal work day. I just peel it off the next work day, and nobody has said a word about it.

[@deadboy164]

Everyone's urgent has different meaning.

[@hindalboushra5257]

1.reframe rest. 2.set tram goal

[@chanbricks4461]

Schools after watching this:

[@dwiisneniah1184]

Helo, i’m Dwi Isneniah. Let me share my opinion about this tedtalk video youtube chanel. The tittle is 3 rules for better work-life balance. I think, this video is good because it's true that we have to make boundaries when working and when we're relaxing enjoying life, because otherwise both are not managed properly. then a good and orderly life between work and daily life will not go well. Thankyou❤

[@invox9490]

Learn to say "No"... Not an agressive "no", but a polite "no".

[@HitsukiHel]

Alright, ignore your boss' urgent messages, say you have a family dinner, get fired, and you'll have all the time there is to spend with your family. You don't really need that money, do you.

[@gorgeousredheadedlawyer]

Dropping something last minute that could have been handled earlier is NOT an emergency. People don’t need to be rewarded for their failures to plan including clients who didn’t bother to pay for services they knew they needed but waited until the last second to try getting. Unless you’re a medical provider or work in a utility company (where you know the requirements before taking that job), it’s not an urgent matter to get a cup of coffee or be made to act like the owner for zero equity.

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Help the oppressed in India, they are being severely oppressed

[@antoniobarrullrodriguez868]

Implementing comprehensive wellness initiatives enhances employee well-being, fostering a positive workplace culture that correlates with heightened productivity and work quality. Strategic investments in wellness programs, coupled with the cultivation of a supportive atmosphere and emotional aid, contribute to the establishment of a resilient and sustainable work environment over the long term.

[@jackiechan27]

Who was this speaker??

[@njott1021]

That's cool... But how about professions like teaching, where my girlfriend needs to do some work 7 days a week so she isn't swamped...

[@matthewciuccio4973]

Hi NCLE!

[@francishandscomb8108]

I know work 4 days a week best thing I did as I was working about 11.30 hours a inculding travel

[@davidzaldua]

i watch another 3 videos in the mid time of this video :(

[@xyzv8640]

😅 Try harder next time 😝

[@PixelPioneer176]

Fantastic work! If this topic is your jam, consider picking up a book that delves deeper. "Dominating Your Clock: Strategies for Professional and Personal Success" by Anthony Rivers

[@motalibhossain1338]

I think this is a power stuff.

[@MattCouzensMusic]

It's probably just a coincidence, but have you ever noticed that the same people who champion "work/life balance" are also the same people who complain that "the system will never give [them] a house to own"......?

[@geskar7917]

If you work hard, live when

[@FrancoSciaraffia]

I might be a workoholic cause i thought this was going to be about reducing interruptions for my work time, lol

[@newsmailextra4793]

Someone said it doesnt apply to manual labour but manual labour doesnt require you to have degree or utilize mind like white collar does

[@gorgeousredheadedlawyer]

And when they are off the job site, they get to stay off instead of being demanded to do work off the clock when they aren’t owners.

[@fynii2460]

Talk and Ideas are cheap, Execution and Implementation are Expensive.