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4 Steps to Developing a Work Moderation Plan That Works For You
Steps to Developing a Work Moderation Plan
Imagine your life as four spokes in a wheel:
- Self: attending to the personal needs of rest and physical exercise, nutrition, relaxation, and spiritual practices.
- Relationships: spending time and nurturing relationships with significant loved ones and friends.
- Play: spending time in fun activities and social pastimes such as hobbies, recreation, and leisure.
- Work: being effective and productive, enjoying what you do for a living, working in harmony with coworkers, and working moderately while attending to other areas of your life.
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Everybody has an inner critic
Our inner critic is the voice from inside our heads, that always puts us under a microscope.
Its "job" is to find and accentuate our failures.
You can’t get rid of your inner critic
But it is in your power to develop a relationship with it.
Think of your inner critic as a part of you, not all of you. This gives you distance from it and keeps you from attacking yourself.
Personifying Confidence
Give to the voice of Confidence more of the time you were giving to your inner Critic, letting it acknowledge your accomplishments and positive qualities.
You can try imagining Confidence sitting across from you in a chair, as you listen to what it has to say.
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An Unbalanced Life
We live in a culture where work demands our complete allegiance. At the same time, it can be extremely enriching. You feel challenged by your work, you're attached to it, you're learning new things...
Redefine Success
Reconsider how you define success. Workaholics are always aiming to get ahead. But you also need to draw a boundary line that shows respect for your family life, and your physical and spiritual well-being.
Refocus Your Attention
After you have redefined success, consider how you want to invest your time and energy.
There will always be more work to be done, but make a choice to spend your time elsewhere: with family, friends, or in your community. And when you spend time with your family or friends, do so with undivided attention.