Boundaries, Priorities, and Finding Work-Life Balance (HBR Work Smart Series)
Description
Say no to a culture of constant work.
We often equate our productivity with the number of hours we spend working. But do we really need to work endlessly, through weekends and during vacations, to be seen as stars? To find a healthy balance between our personal and professional lives, we need to make space for ourselves, define what we value most, and set goals that take those values into account.
Boundaries, Priorities, and Finding Work-Life Balance is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer questions like:
- How do I set clear boundaries around my work life and my personal life?
- How can I pursue my passions while making time for my job?
- What are the signs of burnout and how do I conserve my energy?
- What steps can I take to protect my mental health at work?
You'll spend a significant part of your life working. This book will help you define what you need to feel balanced and fulfilled, on or off the clock.
Rise faster with quick reads, real-life stories, and expert advice. The HBR Work Smart Series features the topics that matter to you most in your early career, including being yourself at work, collaborating with (sometimes difficult) colleagues and bosses, managing your mental health, and weighing major job decisions. Each title includes chapter recaps and links to video, audio, and more. The HBR Work Smart Series books are your practical guides to stepping into your professional life and moving forward with confidence.
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Introduction: Finding Balance
- Section One: Finding the Balance
- Ch. 1: Work-Life Balance Is a Cycle, Not an Achievement
- Ch. 2: Don't Feel Guilty for Prioritizing Yourself over Work
- Ch. 3: Balancing a Full-Time Job with School or a Side Hustle
- Section Two: Set Better Boundaries
- Ch. 4: A Guide to Setting Better Boundaries
- Ch. 5: When Your Career Becomes Your Whole Identity
- Ch. 6: How to Take Better Breaks at Work, According to Research
- Section Three: Beating Burnout
- Ch. 7: Is Your Burnout from Too Much Work or Too Little Impact?
- Ch. 8: Battle Burnout with This Acronym
- Ch. 9: Is Your Job Stress Perceived or Circumstantial?
- Ch. 10: Three Types of Burnout, and How to Overcome Them
- Section Four: Make Your To-Do List Work for You
- Ch. 11: How to Say No to Extra Work
- Ch. 12: Stop Trying to Manage Your Time
- Ch. 13: Three Practical Ways to Be More Productive
- Ch. 14: Are You Taking On Too Many Nonpromotable Tasks?
- Ch. 15: How to Stop Scrolling and Focus at Work
- Section 5: Take Care of Your Mental and Physical Health
- Ch. 16: A Guide to Managing Your Mental Health
- Ch. 17: There's No "Right" Way to Do Self-Care
- Ch. 18: You Don't Have to Be the Best at Everything
- Ch. 19: To Improve Your Work Performance, Get Some Exercise
- Ch. 20: How Taking a Vacation Improves Your Well-Being
- Notes
- Index
- About the Contributors
