★Work/Life Balance & Off to Work

—————————————————————————————
Much of what most of us do is positioned around “the paycheck” in today’s economy…Though we can fit the rest of our life into this equation….with focus …intent…action(:
—————————————————————————————

——————————————————————————————-
This thread is about focusing on who we bring to the jobs we have, and the motives we choose for our daily quest while doing our job, so our greatest joys/needs are also met(: And of course so we can be of value to others!!(:
_____________________________________________________________________
and will include affirmations for workplace

• ** * I am passionate about vital aspects provided by the business my company offers.
  _____________________________________________________________________
  Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. You name them – work, family, health, friends, and spirit – and you’re keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls – family, health, friends, and spirit are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life. _{[]Brian Dyson, CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises from 1959-1994}
• ~

The following WORK Affirmations were written by Che Garman
(find which ones resonate with you)

• ** * My work is a creative joy.
• ** * I perform my work with energy and enthusiasm.
• ** * I love using my talents and skills at work.
• ** * I sail through work today.
• ** * I trust my intuition to show me the joy in my work.
• ** * With a carefree mind, I can do every task with more energy and efficiency.
• ** * I see the purpose in each task I perform.
• ** * I know that work gets done more easily and enjoyably when I am relaxed and optimistic.
• ** * My work brings happiness into the lives of others.
• ** * My work inspires and fulfills me in every way.
• ** * I function well in all aspects of my job.
• ** * I have the experience and knowledge required to do an excellent job.
• ** * I am always prepared to dig in and do what is needed.
• ** * No matter where I go, I am always working in abundance.
• ** * I work with positive enthusiasm and joy.
• ** * I enjoy contributing to society in a positive, productive way.
• ** * I approach my work in a relaxed, peaceful state of mind.
• ** * I am grateful for my work and find joy in doing even the smallest of tasks.
• ** * I am efficient and creative in my work.
• ** * My enthusiasm at work is appreciated by everyone .
• ** * I am a productive asset to my employers.
• ** * I have a great eye for detail.
• ** * My excellent performance at work is rewarded accordingly.
• ** * I choose my own projects and working hours.
• ** * My company’s mission matters to me.
• ** * I choose the pace at which I work.
• ** * I give valuable service to humanity, and I am greatly rewarded for this service.
• ** * I am a master at what I do.
• ** * My impeccable work ethics inspire others.
• ** * I have a great work ethic which my employers genuinely appreciate.
• ** * I am extremely proficient at…
• ** * My integrity is reflected in the quality of my work.
• ** * My work is deeply satisfying and rewarding
• ** * My work is exciting and inspirational.
• ** * My work is fulfilling, nourishing, and uplifting.
• ** * My work is very rewarding.
• ** * My work makes a positive contribution to the world.
• ** * My work offers me great creative freedom.
• ** * My work space is clean and organized.
• ** * My work surroundings are inspiring.
• ** * I willingly accept that there is more to life than work.
• ** * I always approach my work by thinking of ways I can improve.
• ** * Every day I accomplish more things in less time.
• ** * I handle questions easily.
• ** * I show great initiative in all that I do.
• ** * I easily eliminate distractions at work.
• ** * I get chores out of the way quickly and effortlessly.
• ** * I approach my work with calm and inner peace.
• ** * I approach my work with relaxed passion.
• ** * I complete all work with total ease and perfect confidence.
• ** * I complete tasks quickly and competently.
• ** * I easily meet all deadlines.
• ** * I enjoy the challenges my work provides.
• ** * I feel alive and energized at work.
• ** * I feel relaxed and focused at work.
• ** * I find my work deeply satisfying in every way.
• ** * I am an expert at what I do.
• ** * I am extremely proud of the work I do.
• ** * I am great at people/customer relations.
• ** * I am inspired about the work I do.
• ** * I am an expert at what I do because I see my work through my customer’s eyes.
• ** * I am a versatile worker.
• ** * I am an expert in my field.
• ** * I am eager and happy to give more than I am paid for.
• ** * I am eager to give more than I am paid for.

• ** * Every day I learn new work skills.
• ** * I am totally confident in my professional expertise.
• ** * I am always punctual.
• ** * I always deliver beyond the expected.
• ** * I always deliver more than is expected of me.
• ** * I understand what people want, and through my work give them that plus more.
• ** * I always do more than asked and give more than expected of me.
• ** * I always give more in value than I receive in payment.
• ** * I am a conscientious and productive employee.
• ** * I am always thorough in my work.
• ** * I work quickly and thoroughly.
• ** * I work to improve my skills and knowledge every day.
• ** * I work well alone.
• ** * I work with relaxed passion.
• ** * My job gives me great satisfaction.
• ** * My work inspires all those who work with me.
• ** * My boss appreciates everything I do.
• ** * All my meetings go smoothly today.
• ** * All my work projects are ahead of schedule.
• ** * All of my appointments are enjoyable and successful.
• ** * Being professional is one of the top priorities in my life, and I practice this feeling every day.
• ** * I accept and use constructive criticism to my advantage.
• ** * I always arrive at my appointments with time to spare.
• ** * I am a honest and reliable employee.
• ** * I am always a top performer!
• ** * I am always looking for ways to increase my productivity.
• ** * I am always on time for every meeting.
• ** * I am always open and honest with my clients.
• ** * I am always open and honest with my customers.
• ** * I am an expert at responding to my buyer’s needs.
• ** * I am effortlessly working my way up the corporate ladder.
• ** * I am knowledgeable about products.
• ** * I am one of the top people in my chosen profession.
• ** * I am one of the top people in my field.
• ** * I am passionate about the services my company offers.
• ** * I am passionate about the work I do.
• ** * I am passionate about what I do for a living.
• ** * I am principled in all my business dealings.
• ** * I am productive in all that I do.
• ** * I am proficient at multi-tasking.
• ** * I am recognized and appreciated for the work I do.
• ** * I am recognized as an expert in my field.
• ** * I am regularly promoted at work.
• ** * I am respected and appreciated by my colleagues.
• ** * I am so excited because I am doing work that I am passionate about.
• ** * I am super confident in the occupation I have chosen.
• ** * I am very proud of the work I do.
• ** * I am well prepared for every meeting I attend.
• ** * I am well respected in my field.
• ** * I am well rewarded at work.
• ** * I am well-liked and respected at work.
• ** * I apply myself at work to do the best possible job.
• ** * I ask pertinent questions.
• ** * I ask questions that quickly reveal my customers’ needs.
• ** * I become more excited about my work every day.
• ** * I believe in the work I am doing.
• ** * I believe in what I sell.
• ** * I build great relationships with my customers.
• ** * I close new business every month.
• ** * I confidently ask for, and receive, the salary I desire.
• ** * I continually strive to improve my performance.
• ** * I continually strive to improve the way I work.
• ** * I cooperate fully with my co-workers.
• ** * I easily complete tasks on time.
• ** * I get along great with my fellow workers.
• ** * I get along well with my peers.
• ** * I get along well with the people I work with.
• ** * I give 100% effort at all times.
• ** * I give inspiring presentations
• ** * I greatly appreciate the fantastic job that I have.
• ** * I greatly appreciate the people with whom I work.
• ** * I have a fantastic boss.
• ** * I have the newest technology which makes my work totally enjoyable.
• ** * I have total confidence in my ability to generate wealth doing something I enjoy.
• ** * I keep my office inspiring by keeping it clutter free.
• ** * I know how to make even the most mundane tasks enjoyable.
• ** * I know my job better than anyone.
• ** * I know that my input is vital to the success of the company I work for.
• ** * I know that my opinions are important.

• ** * I leave my work at work.
• ** * I look for the best in my fellow workers, and always find it.
• ** * I look forward to coming home from work.
• ** * I look forward to going to work every day.
• ** * I look forward to starting work each day.
• ** * I love multi-tasking.
• ** * I love my work so much that if feels like I’m on holidays.
• ** * I love my work and it shows in all that I do.
• ** * I love my work. Through it I am fulfilling my life purpose.
• ** * I love my job!
• ** * My positive attitude towards life makes me a fantastic co-worker.
• ** * My positive attitude towards life makes me a fantastic team member.
• ** * My projects are completed in a professional and timely manner.
• ** * My supervisor appreciates everything I do.
• ** * My work brings me deep satisfaction.
• ** * I love the work that I do.
• ** * I make myself indispensable at work.
• ** * I only take breaks at work when appropriate.
• ** * I passionately believe in what I sell.
• ** * I put my customers at ease.
• ** * I receive many bonuses at work.
• ** * I receive praise from co-workers and superiors.
• ** * I regularly compliment others at work.
• ** * I sell solutions that my customers need and want.
• ** * I share my good ideas with my supervisors.
• ** * I show others that I appreciate their work.
• ** * I stay in touch with all of my customers.
• ** * I strive to deliver more than I am paid to do.
• ** * I take great pride in each task I perform.
• ** * I take great pride in my work.
• ** * I treat my co-workers as I wish to be treated.
• ** * I work as hard as I play.
• ** * My clientele increases daily.
• ** * My clients respond favourably to what I have to say.
• ** * My co-workers and I get along famously.
• ** * My customers always come first.
• ** * My customers are always referring more business to me.
• ** * My customers constantly refer more business to me.
• ** * My work lets me monopolize on my special skills and talents.
• ** * My job is challenging and deeply fulfilling.
• ** * My work brings me immense joy.
• ** * My work colleagues value and respect me.
• ** * My work is always inspirational.
• ** * My work is challenging and mind-expanding.
• ** * My work is creative and unique, and inspires everyone who sees it.
• ** * My working hours suit me perfectly.
• ** * My workplace is inspiring and motivating.
• ** * The more I do what I enjoy, the more successful I am.
• ** * When I am working, I feel vibrantly alive.
• ** * Working hard on my goals is immensely satisfying.

• ~
  10 ways to stop juggling

Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life — learn some and think some and draw and paint and
sing and dance and play and work every day some.
—Robert L. Fulghum

“The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are
working for somebody else. Job security is gone. The driving
force of a career must come from the individual. Remember:
Jobs are owned by the company; you own your career!”
— Earl Nightingale

articles…food for thought
Daily routine by Leo Babauta. It’s so simple, but creating a daily routine for yourself can make a big difference in your life. The best routines, I’ve found, come at the start and end of the day — both your workday and your day in general. That means, develop a routine for when you awake, for when you first start working, for when you finish your workday, and for the end of your evening.
How will that change your life? It will help you get a great start to your day, and finish your day by preparing for the next day. It’ll help you firmly root the productive habits you want to firm in your everyday life. It’ll help you focus on what’s important, not just what comes up. It’ll help you make sure you get done all the things you really want to make sure gets done everyday. And that can mean a lot.

• Benefits of Work Life Balance

[Below post is quoted from above link]

Finding a ‘perfect’ balance between work and life is rare. The nature of that balance is different for every person, and changes over time for each person. So we shouldn’t strive for perfection, but to constantly be aware of making choices that will benefit all aspects of our lives.

Achieving work/life balance is an investment – it does take time and effort to implement the changes necessary. But it’s worth the effort! Work/life balance offers some major rewards. Here are some of the potential benefits:

• At Work

Feeling more rested and energized
Working more productively and getting more accomplished, leading to greater career success
More fulfillment from work

• In Life

Improving relationships with family and friends
Better physical and mental health
Making choices about your priorities, rather than sacrifices among them
More leisure time to spend with loved ones, or time for yourself
————————-

———————————-

Get Focused
by Janine Sergay
Determine what is important to you. That has to be the starting point. Prioritizing and then setting goals will focus you on your targets. It then makes it so much easier to apportion out your time appropriately. Know what your roles are at work and know what roles you want it to fulfill in your private life. Be sure that the balance you establish gives you maximum satisfaction.

To ensure that you meet your goals (both work-related and personal), it is prudent to define your goals as specifically as possible, give measurement to them, provide definite timelines, and although there needs to be some stretch or challenge to them, make them realistic and achievable given the parameters set. The last criterion for your goals would be to selectively share them – share them with those who will be affected by, or could affect, the goals, and also with those who will emotionally positively support you in your direction.

To be really focused, you need to find those aspects of your work or life that you can develop a passion for.
Get Organized

Be attuned to your patterns of working, as well as your high alert, medium concentration, and down times during a 24 hour cycle. This will help you allocate tasks to appropriate times in which to complete them. Ultimately you want to optimize the time you have available in order to reach your goals. This means disciplining yourself to work on your most important tasks, even though they may only be bite-sized chunks of a much larger project, rather than do the quick and easy, less important tasks that will make you feel better to cross them off in short order on your to-do list but, in reality, will bring you no closer to your goals.

Create an action plan that includes your goals or objectives, your deliverables, the tasks that need to be done in order to produce your deliverables, with deadline dates, and quality standards against which you can be measured. This will help organize you at work.

At home, a family action plan, or chore list will not go amiss. Re-look at how you are living your life. If most of your time outside of work is spent driving the children around to extra-murals, then review your family priorities and find creative options that meet each individual child’s needs while at the same time meeting the family’s needs. Notice if you are moving items around the house in order to clean. If yes, then rather place one of each item needed in the relevant rooms. This will shave off minutes each day, which quickly add up. Avoid bringing paper from the mail into your home. Have a sorting station as you walk into the house – use the garbage bin, and the shredder liberally. Have
a “to file” and a “to action” slot handy.
—————————————————————————-
How to View a To Do List to End Procrastination
————————————————————————-

_____

“Work is either fun or drudgery. It depends on your attitude.” – Colleen C Barrett

My job is all about the people. I love meeting new people and hearing their stories.

It always amazes me when I run across people who are in their 70’s & 80’s and so technically savvy. Sometimes they get grumpy when having to deal with a computer and just talking to a live person calms them down.

Very rarely do I have to deal with a sour person. I think human beings are generally very sweet and just want someone to listen. The very best thing about my job is the variety of wonderful people who cross my path. I am so very, very lucky!!

I’m at home, but believe me… it is OFF TO WORK I GO!! I have been working extra hours lately and I have come home to a little mess. Today, I need patience to keep me calm and quiet as we work together as a family to remedy this. First, we played and ran and had a great day walking in the woods while it rained. Now, we have to get down to business… and I will bite my tongue at hubby and children. :) I may have to get it reattached, but I will not speak! :)

I work 5 days a week and my work day is 8 hrs in length.
I cant say that I enjoy my job as I would really like to but I am happy and grateful that I am working and have a good name in my field.
at present I am trying to fit in my Pranic healing sessions with the working hrs. The weekend seems like a good option.
Presently I am healing early in the morning but sometimes it gets very difficult to get up so early and distance healing does not seem to be the best option in some cases.
I think I can do with a 2 month leave so that some plan can be worked out…thoroughly confused….

In response to SONIA’s post:

Sonia, I had to take a three month leave of absence from the working world. It was the best thing for me to focus on what is truly important. If you can afford a leave of absense, I HIGHLY recommend it!! It is so good to get grounded and away from the situation that clouds what you know to be true.

It really feels like you KNOW what you need – you just aren’t ready to take that step (YET).

I’m sending you much love and lots of positive, healing energy.

Supposed to be off tomorrow, though must work. Grateful for work…Just working on gratitude for working on my day off(: I’ll get there(:

Found this affirmation today:
My work is a source of pleasure and prosperity

• ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thanks MeditatingMama, Sonia & Anoushka for sharing here(:

• ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

In response to laurie- worksout-daily&w/everything she’s got~ ~‘s post:
Love it. Its exactly where I am too. I am supposed to be off tomorrow for a few days, and today may drag in anticipation for my weekend events, but my, am I grateful to have work!
It IS my source of prosperity and a source of pleasure if I chose it to be….

So today I will smile my way through my day even though I wish it was 17.00 already (its not even 09.00 yet!!)
:o)

I thank you so very kindly Abraham for stopping by sharing your thoughts & and for highlighting affirmations/this topic(: