{"id":8058,"date":"2020-01-05T12:59:38","date_gmt":"2020-01-05T10:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=8058"},"modified":"2023-12-06T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T00:00:00","slug":"improve-quality-of-work-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/remote-work\/improve-quality-of-work-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve the Quality of Work Life?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>\u201cIf yourself is a pie, how big of a bite does your work take out of it?\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Lieke ten Brummelhuis and Nancy P. Rothbard in <em>HBR Guide to work-life balance<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you visualize your life as a pie and imagine pieces of it as diverse parts of your life, you should have an equal (or almost equal) slice of pie dedicated to work, family time, leisure time, and other personal activities. As you know, this isn\u2019t always possible. Sometimes, you end up taking a large bite of work due to an expected issue at your job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, whether you\u2019re satisfied with your work life will impact your overall quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, you\u2019ll learn about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The quality of work life,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The importance of work life, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to enhance the quality of your life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-quality-of-work-life\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-is-the-quality-of-work-life\">What is the quality of work life?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to J. Lloyd Suttle, the Vice Provost at Yale University, this is what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/41994615\/QUALITY_OF_WORK_LIFE_AN_ANALYSIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quality of work life<\/a> represents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\">\u201c<em>Quality of work life is<\/em><em> the degree to which members of a particular organization are able to satisfy important personal needs through their experiences in the organization<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This implies that employees should be able to engage in problem-solving and decision-making. When workers have more freedom at work, they have more opportunities for self-development, which can lead to better work-life quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, the quality of work life encompasses one\u2019s feelings about their job and work dimensions such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working conditions,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizational and interpersonal relationships, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rewards and benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some authors claim that the major element of work-life quality is work-life balance. And these two terms surely have one thing in common \u2014 they both benefit your quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our in-depth article on work-life quality and balance around the world, including key statistics and facts, as well as future predictions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/work-life-quality-balance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work\/Life Balance &amp; Quality: Statistics &amp; Facts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-is-the-quality-of-work-life-important\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Why-is-the-quality-of-work-life-important\">Why is the quality of work life important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhanced work-life quality has positive effects on an employee&#8217;s quality of life. Apart from that, the advanced quality of work life also benefits the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality of work life is beneficial due to the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"reason-1-better-quality-of-work-life-increases-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #1: Better quality of work life increases productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping a proper balance between work and private life ensures that employees are able to focus on their tasks during the workday \u2014 not outside their working hours. Thus, they\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/overworking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">avoid overworking<\/a>. Moreover, disconnecting from work during off-hours increases <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/increase-employee-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee productivity<\/a>. Thanks to a proper work-life balance, workers show more commitment and loyalty to their companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn everything you need to know about working off-the-clock here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/working-off-clock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working off-the-clock: why it\u2019s illegal &amp; how to prevent it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"reason-2-better-quality-of-work-life-attracts-and-retains-employees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #2: Better quality of work life attracts and retains employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies offer suitable work-life perks (the ones that ensure proper work-life balance), such as flexible <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/working-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">working hours<\/a>. For some employees, having flexible working hours is invaluable because flexibility provides them with better work-life quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, some companies offer flexible work schedules such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/hybrid-work-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hybrid work schedule<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/tracking-time\/9-80-work-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9\/80 work schedule<\/a>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/4-day-work-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4-day workweek<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Such perks boost employee morale and reduce turnover, since employees are more likely to stay with a company where they feel their needs are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"reason-3-better-quality-of-work-life-decreases-absenteeism\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #3: Better quality of work life decreases absenteeism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies that offer family-friendly work practices tend to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilo.org\/sites\/default\/files\/wcmsp5\/groups\/public\/@dgreports\/@gender\/documents\/briefingnote\/wcms_410189.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduced absenteeism<\/a>. Flexible work arrangements and promoting a healthy work-life balance help workers deal with work issues more effectively, so that they don\u2019t have to take frequent leaves of absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"reason-4-better-quality-of-work-life-improves-quality-of-life\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #4: Better quality of work life improves quality of life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An unhealthy work-life balance can lead to exhaustion, poor performance, damaged relationships with people, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/workaholism-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work addiction<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the possible solutions to this problem is setting clear boundaries between professional and personal life. Although this might seem easier said than done, once workers learn how to separate work from personal life, they\u2019ll be able to manage both aspects of their lives with ease and have an increased quality of life in general.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting boundaries between work and personal life is much more challenging to remote workers, so read the article below to find out practical tips on working remotely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/remote-work\/challenges-remote-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remote workers share their biggest challenges<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"reason-5-increases-employees-job-involvement-and-satisfaction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #5: Increases employees\u2019 job involvement and satisfaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When companies focus on employees and employee work-life quality \u2014 their workers will be more <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/motivation-guide\/\">m<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/motivation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">otivated to work<\/a> and more likely to show flawless performance as a result. Plus, when employees feel appreciated and protected, they\u2019ll be more content with their job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free time tracker<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-dimensions-influencing-the-quality-of-your-wellbeing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-are-the-dimensions-affecting-your-quality-of-life\">7 Dimensions influencing the quality of your wellbeing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, we tend to preoccupy ourselves with too many activities for one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, I used to go to extremes by having an after-work schedule that consisted of working out, having a drink with friends, paying the bills, reading, and doing some household chores \u2014 all in one afternoon. As a result, by the time the weekend arrived, I was already extremely exhausted. Now, I try to be more realistic and even admit to myself that I can\u2019t do everything I want to in a day\/a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to achieve a more balanced lifestyle, you should first <strong>identify your most important dimensions of life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/en\/book\/show\/41438519-hbr-guide-to-work-life-balance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>HBR Guide to Work-Life Balance<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Eric C. Sinoway and Howard Stevenson defined <strong>7 dimensions of one\u2019s life<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family \u2014 Parents, children, siblings, in-laws,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social and community \u2014 Friends and general community involvement,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spiritual \u2014 Religion, philosophy, emotions,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical \u2014 Health and well-being,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material \u2014 Possessions,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avocational \u2014 Hobbies and other non-work activities, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career \u2014 Short and long-term plans.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, Sinoway and Stevenson also suggest carefully reviewing each dimension by asking yourself these 3 questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who do I want to be in this part of my life?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much do I want to experience this dimension?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How important is this dimension relative to the others?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These questions will help you decide how you want to spend each of these seven elements of life. Besides, whenever you need to, you can tweak some of your areas in order to better manage your professional and private life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-real-life-experience-of-the-7-dimension-concept\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The real-life experience of the 7-dimension concept<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll take Howard Stevenson\u2019s (one of the authors) experience as an example here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Stevenson\u2019s career was an invaluable dimension of his life, he thought that his family dimension was equally important. As he further explained, \u201cthe emotional value from the interaction would be far higher than the value of any other task.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word <em>value <\/em>is crucial here. For instance, you can spend an hour playing with your children, or an hour playing basketball with your friends. The value would be different in each case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you\u2019re unsure what dimensions to deal with first, here\u2019s one method the authors explained.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinoway and Stevenson point out a difference between <em>needs<\/em> and <em>wants<\/em>. Needs include food, shelter, and health \u2014 while wants are what we crave but can live without. You may dream of having a gorgeous lake house, but you\u2019ll do just fine not buying it. In most cases, options will be somewhere between our needs and wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve learned about the key dimensions of one\u2019s life, we\u2019ll further explore the most practical tips that can help you achieve a balanced life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-improve-your-quality-of-life\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-can-you-improve-your-quality-of-life\">How can you improve your quality of life?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to lead a more fulfilling life, you\u2019ll need to rethink both your work habits and how you spend your after-work hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why the following tips focus on both areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-1-be-smart-with-small-habits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Be smart with small habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Denise R. Green is a transformational executive coach and an author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/34869874-work-life-brilliance?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=uH0P2sKZJB&amp;rank=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Work-Life Brilliance<\/em><\/a><em>. <\/em>She believes that most people are already compromising their work, family, and free time because they make decisions based on fear and past conditioning. But, here\u2019s what Green suggests doing instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><em>\u201cIf you want to improve the quality of your life, you have to take a conscious inventory of how you spend your time now. How does it align with what matters most to you? And then take inventory of the quality of your presence during that time. For example, if you spend time with family, but you\u2019re on tech or wishing you were somewhere else, your time is wasted.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Green recommends using math to analyze how you spend your average day. She adds that we have 24 hours a day, out of which 10 hours of rest per day \u2014 including 6\u20139 hours of sleep and your preferred mode of rest, such as exercising, reading, cooking, and similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what Green suggests in order to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/habit-tracker-app\" target=\"_blank\">manage your habits<\/a> better:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><em>\u201cPick one area and one SMALL habit to move you in the right direction. Like turning off the TV one show sooner, or choosing the phone over Zoom for a meeting so you can walk and talk at the same time, or <\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/time-blocking\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>blocking time<\/em><\/a><em> during your optimal thinking hour and doing your most important work during that window.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-2-remember-that-a-little-goes-a-long-way\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Remember that a little goes a long way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some very practical and insightful tips on improving your work-life balance come from <a href=\"https:\/\/nigelmarsh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nigel Marsh<\/a> \u2014 a management consultant, communications specialist, author, and entrepreneur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his opinion, everyone\u2019s hopes, dreams, fears, and circumstances are different regarding work-life balance and wellbeing. According to Marsh, here\u2019s what you should try doing (or stop doing) if you strive for a better work-life balance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be efficient with your <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t adopt someone else\u2019s daily routines (such as of a celebrity), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t focus on being busy, but try to find meaning in life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-3-dont-think-about-work-outside-your-working-hours\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Don\u2019t think about work outside your working hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you finished all your tasks for the day and headed home. But, ever since you\u2019ve left your office, you can\u2019t stop thinking about those three pending tasks that require your attention. Sometimes, we find it hard to unplug after work and focus on the non-work areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid having work-related thoughts after your shift is over, here are a few tips that Art Markman proposes in the <em>HBR Guide to Work-Life Balance:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on what you\u2019ll do instead \u2014 Instead of worrying about work problems, create a plan for the following afternoon, or come up with some fun activities you can do with your friends the next weekend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change your environment \u2014 Set an area at home that you\u2019ll use only for your leisure time (or a dedicated workspace if you are a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/work-from-home-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote worker<\/a>) such as a small corner of the room, where you can read, meditate, or do any other relaxing activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step away from work \u2014 Markman says that one of the best ways to lower anxiety is to reveal yourself to a scary situation. Try not checking your email for one night. Then, in the morning, you\u2019ll realize that nothing terrible has happened. The next step is going through the entire weekend without checking your email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Markman firmly believes that this type of behavior will help you recharge your energy and be more motivated to get back to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-default\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free time tracker<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/default.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-4-try-to-find-the-perfect-work-life-balance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #4: Try to find the perfect work-life balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Harvard Business School <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2014\/03\/manage-your-work-manage-your-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study on work-life balance and quality<\/a> gathered 4,000 executives from around the world. According to their results, there are 5 major areas that ensure a better work-life balance, thus better quality of life. Let\u2019s see what these areas are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"1-define-success-for-yourself\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Define success for yourself<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone has their own definition of success. Some might consider themselves successful only after becoming a CEO, while others dream of raising a family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the said survey, participants talked about success in terms of work and private life. Therefore, they identified their professional and personal success. When it comes to professional success, some answers were \u2014 \u201cindividual achievement\u201d and \u201cmaking a difference\u201d \u2014 while they perceived personal wins as \u201crewarding relationships\u201d and \u201chappiness\/enjoyment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, your definition of professional and personal success doesn\u2019t have to be in line with these answers. Once you figure out what success means to you, you\u2019ll be able to set a unique, <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-tasks\/short-term-planning-and-long-term-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">long-term goal<\/a>. If your goal is to start your own business, you\u2019ll have to accept working late hours now and then. In those moments, remember that working towards your professional goal usually requires hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, one of the participants gave a great example of how to combine work time and free time. No matter how much work he has for the day, he always sticks with the plan to have dinner with the family at 6 p.m. The family dinner is equally important to him as a meeting with the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"2-dont-be-afraid-to-unplug\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">2. Don\u2019t be afraid to unplug<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another practical piece of advice from the survey is to decide when and how you will be available both to your colleagues and family. This is especially important for executives, who usually have to be accessible all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ideal solution would be not to check your phone, emails, or take calls during off-hours. Although, if you\u2019re in an executive position, this might not always be possible. In that case, be reachable to your team, but set some ground rules, like advising your team to call you only in case of emergency. That way, you won\u2019t miss out on family time, but you\u2019ll still be available if anything unexpected comes up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you\u2019re not an executive, you should be fully available via communication channels during your working hours and turn off your notifications after work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the following article to find out more ways on how to unplug from your workday:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-time\/end-of-workday-ritual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 End-of-workday rituals and why you need them<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"3-build-support-networks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Build support networks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to achieve a work-life balance and improve the quality of life, you\u2019ll need emotional support from your family, friends, and trusted colleagues. When you\u2019re dealing with a stressful situation at work, talking with your family members or friends can be helpful. It\u2019s likely that they\u2019ll give you a fresh perspective on an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if you or your family member are experiencing a health problem, you should confide in your colleagues. After all, having such serious issues can even impact your performance at work. Many participants from the survey said that, when they were dealing with these problems, their bosses and coworkers were compassionate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"4-carefully-consider-your-location\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Carefully consider your location&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from managing time, work-life balance implies managing your location as well. For instance, would you accept a job offer that requires working in a different city or even a country? Of course, if the location is not too far from your current one, you\u2019ll be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/everything-about-commute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commute<\/a>. But, if it\u2019s not, you\u2019ll have to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making decisions about relocating for work can be extremely difficult, especially if you have a partner or you\u2019re a parent. According to the HBR study, many surveyed executives said they had to reject an international job vacancy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>32% of them did that because they didn\u2019t want to relocate their families, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>28% of them did that to protect their marriages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what should you do in these situations? You need to discuss this matter with your partner and also think about your long-term professional goals. This way, you\u2019ll have a better clue about the job offer and whether to accept it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the executives, this survey suggests that they should make this decision at the beginning of their career. Thus, they\u2019ll be able to choose an industry that doesn\u2019t require relocations and find other ways to show their ambitions for career growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"5-collaborate-with-your-partner\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Collaborate with your partner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving your quality of life means considering not just your work habits, but other areas of your life. Aside from work-related decisions, you should discuss other significant matters with your partner, such as choices about travel and household management. As a result, you\u2019ll be able to organize your time more effectively, both at work and outside of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"maintain-a-perfect-work-life-balance-using-clockify\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintain a perfect work-life balance using Clockify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality of work life plays a vital role in your overall happiness. To maintain a healthy work-life balance, your job should allow you to satisfy your personal needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a good quality of work life brings many benefits to both the company and the employee, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased productivity,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater employee retention,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced absenteeism,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better quality of life,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased employee involvement, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One tip to improve work-life quality is to not think about your work when you are not working.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how Clockify can help you with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify is productivity tracking software that lets you monitor all your work activities and see how much time you spend on each. You can use the Timer to track time and see how much you dedicate to each activity by using the Start\/Stop button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1644\" height=\"1214\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Clockify-time-tracker.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify time tracker\" class=\"wp-image-24791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Clockify-time-tracker.jpg 1644w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Clockify-time-tracker-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Clockify-time-tracker-853x630.jpg 853w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Clockify-time-tracker-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Clockify-time-tracker-1536x1134.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Clockify-time-tracker-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1644px) 100vw, 1644px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify time tracker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Simply write what you are working on, choose a project, and start the timer to track your time. 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