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Is Work/Life Balance a Myth? Gone are the days when you worked eight hours, had eight hours at home, then slept for eight hours. Gallup recently reported device works a total of 70 hours per week. The line between work and home isn’t just blurred—it’s gone. You’re already working on “your time.” Doesn’t some of that time deserve to go to building your business? Will spending an evening at the office or conquering the next level in a video game get you where you want to be in 5, 10, or 20 years? Carve out time to build your business. Be deliberate with your actions. And protect that time and those actions fiercely. Ask yourself this: What are my priorities? If the bulk of your time AND your ACTIONS are devoted to your priorities, then you’re not out of balance at all. Rather, you’re living a life of intention and purpose —giving your full time and talents to the areas of life most important to you. If your goal and your “why” are crystal clear, then do something about it and give it EVERYTHING you’ve got. With intention. With purpose. That is how your life will change. that an employee with a work-issued mobile
The first step in designing the life you want is envisioning the future and setting goals with timelines to get you there. Hope is not a solution. “Someday I might look into…” isn’t going to take you very far.
What is your goal?
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Be honest with yourself here. We all have a gap between where we currently are and where we want to be. Don’t beat yourself up—you’re human. Take a strategic
What changes do you need tomake to reach your goal?
assessment and be honest about what needs to change.
Want ONE SIMPLE STRATEGY that can change everything for you? Get an accountability partner (a coach, a friend, a spouse) who will encourage you and hold you accountable. Share your goal and your “why” with them. Then establish clear expectations about what you are going to do on a daily basis (such as making a specific number of phone calls a day) that will bring you closer to your goal and report back to your accountability partner. No exceptions!
Who is your accountability partner?
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