Work Life Balance...

There is really no magic to finding a work and life balance but there are some strategies you can use:

• Track your time. Track everything you do for one week, including work-related and personal activities. Decide what's necessary and what satisfies you the most. Cut or delegate activities you don't enjoy or can't handle. Share your concerns and possible solutions with your employer or others.
• Learn to say no. Whether it's a co-worker asking you to spearhead an extra project or your child's teacher asking you to manage the class play, remember that it's OK to respectfully say no. When you quit doing the things you do only out of guilt or a false sense of obligation, you'll make more room in your life for the activities that are meaningful to you and bring you joy.
• Leave work at work. With the technology to connect to anyone at any time from virtually anywhere, there may be no boundary between work and home — unless you create it. When you're with your family, you can turn off your cell phone and put away your laptop computer.
• Manage your time. Organize household tasks efficiently. Put family events on a weekly family calendar and keep a daily to-do list. Do what needs to be done and let the rest go. Limit time-consuming misunderstandings by communicating clearly and listening carefully.
• Nurture yourself. Eat healthy foods, include physical activity in your daily routine and get enough sleep. Set aside time each day for an activity that you enjoy, such as practicing yoga or reading. Better yet, discover activities you can do with your partner, family or friends — such as hiking, dancing or taking cooking classes.

It is also important to know when to seek professional help:

Everyone needs help from time to time. If your life feels too chaotic to manage and you're spinning your wheels worrying about it, talk with a professional — such as a counselor or other mental health professional. TESSCO Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Carebridge.  Carebridge can offer counseling services (free of charge), 24/7, to you or anyone in your family. 

Simply call: 800-437-0911. 

Another key to balance is finding Happiness...

Step one is realizing that your happiness is YOUR responsibility! 

other ways to find happiness include:

• Count your blessings
• Help Someone
• Smile
• Listen more than you speak
• Forgive
• Be a promise keeper (my personal favorite)

Learn more in this week's flyer.  And join us for a meeting...don't worry if you've missed a few; each week is a new start!