Work Life Balance Tip #8 - What does Balance Look Like?

Work Life Balance Tip #8 - What Does Balance Look Like?

What "balance" looks like is different for every individual. I often use a tool called the Wheel of Life with clients to provide them with a snapshot of their level of satisfaction in different areas of their life (finances, health, family, career etc). Many times the wheel make look a little skewed. Prehaps at that moment, a younger professional is spending more time on career, and a new mom on family issues. Just because each area of your life is not receiving the same amount of attention it does not mean that your life is out of balance.

What does balance look like for you in the different areas of your life? What are your current priorities? What areas are you satisfied with? Which areas might be a little out of balance -- you are not spending enough time with, or perhaps may be spending too much time on?

Take some time asking yourself, what does balance look like to me in my life? Draw it, write about it, picture it.

Have a balanced week,
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton, MES, CPT, CPCC, CHRP
Potentials Realized
Email: jennifer@potentialsrealized.com
Toll Free Voice Mail: 1-866-217-1960
Web: www.potentialsrealized.com

We'll be playing with this concept at the upcoming Holiday Virtual Retreat, scheduled for Saturday December 9th from 10 - 3 pm (EST). The Retreat is held by phone, so join me and nine other participants as we spend half a day recharging, visioning, and creating! For more information click here. The Early Bird registration rate of $75 is in effect to November 30th. Email or call to reserve your seat.

Holiday Virtual Retreat - Sat December 9th

Haven Amidst the Holidays (Virtual Retreat)
Saturday December 9 2006
10 am - 3 pm (EST) - By Phone

Looking for some quiet time during the busy holiday season to reflect on 2006, and start planning for 2007?

Join me on Saturday December 9th from 10 am – 3pm (EST) for a five hour virtual retreat.
Connect with other busy professionals from across North America as we:

*Reflect on the successes and challenges of 2006
* Explore our current level of satisfaction and balance with different areas of our work and life
* Connect with our most important values
* Develop our personal vision (for work, life, family etc)
* Create an Action Plan for 2007

The group will meet every hour by phone for the first twenty minutes of the hour, and we will spend the remaining part of the hour individually working through creative exercises, designed to provide clarity and haven amongst this busy holiday time.

As part of registration, participants receive:
* A retreat manual which contains the exercises for the retreat, as well as creative design space, along with follow up resources (sent to you by email)
* A follow up group call, scheduled for Thursday January 4 2007 from 7:30 – 8:30 pm (EST)
* A one-on-one thirty minute coaching session with Certified Coach Jennifer Britton

Participants will take away:
* The opportunity to refresh and recharge during the holiday season
* Clarity and focus on their level of balance in different areas of their life
* An understanding of and reconnection with their personal values
* Their personal vision story
* A personal action plan for 2007

Your investment: $75 if booked before November 29th, plus the cost of your long-distance phone call to connect with the teleconference bridgeline. The bridgeline is based in the US. Registrations received after November 29th: $97.

To register, please contact Jennifer Britton by phone at 1-866-217-1960 or by email at jennifer@potentialsrealized.com.

Registrations can be made by phone or fax. To download a registration form, please click here. Payment is accepted by Visa and personal cheque.

I hope that you will join me! I will be holding a free information call on Thursday November 30th at 7pm (EST) about all our 2007 Your Balanced Life! programs, as well as the Haven Amidst the Holidays program. Join me for a fun and insightful call, during which time we will be doing some coaching. To reserve your spot, email us at info@potentialsrealized.com with YBL 07 preview in the subject line. We will send you the bridgeline for the call.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Jennifer

Jennifer Britton

Potentials Realized

Work-Life Balance Tip #7 - Appreciation

Work-Life Balance Tip #7 - Appreciation
Copyright 2006 - Jennifer Britton / Potentials Realized

When was the last time you slowed down to savour the moment? To really appreciate the here and now?

When was the last time you told someone that you appreciate them? One of the most important values employees hold is wanting to feel "appreciated" and recognized for a job well done. Are you surprized that this is ahead of higher wages?

For many of you who are based in the US, Thanksgiving is just about a week away. Thanksgiving is often seen as a time to give thanks and appreciation to those around you.

Who do you want to thank? How can you build some time for appreciation into your holiday season?

Here's an exercise to try: Spend some time writing down 10 things from this year that you want to acknowledge your appreciation for - maybe it is related to a new promotion at work, someone who helps out with the kids, or a friend who is always there. As we move into the holiday season ,every week focus on one or two appreciation items. Make sure you share your thoughts with those individuals, or take time to appreciate what has shown up in your life (a new home, a new car).

What can you do to show your appreciation for today?

Jennifer

Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized
www.potentialsrealized.com

Work-Life Balance Tip # 6- Feed Your Soul

Work-Life Balance Tip #6 - Feed Your Soul
Photo compliments of GeekPhilosopher.com


I am back after ten days spent at two fantastic conferences -- one which I attended as a delegate, and one which I presented at. The energy and focus I have returned with reminds me of how important it is to "feed your soul" with those things that matter in your life. As a life long learner, conferences give me that buzz, as does travel. As a former manager who spent sometimes upwards of 150 nights on the road (and sky) a year, spending a few nights in a hotel room again reminded me of the better part of travel.

When was the last time you fed your soul, doing something different and meaningful to you?

What does feed your soul? Is it reading a good book? Hiking in nature? Travelling? Learning? Spending quality time with your family. Think about what really recharges you. Set aside some time this week to feed your soul on a regular basis, even if it is only for 15 minutes at a time.

Jennifer

Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized
Web: www.potentialsrealized.com
Email: jennifer [at] potentialsrealized[dot]com

Join me for on December 9th for a five hour virtual retreat -- Haven Admist the Holidays. During this retreat we will be looking at reconnecting with those things that matter most in our lives, and creating a plan for 2007, aligned with our visions and purpose. This virtual retreat will be meeting by phone, so no need to add one more trip onto your list during the busy holiday season. Stay tuned for more information! Early bird discount pricing of $75 USD exists for retreat participants who register before November 30th. Special pricing also exists when you register with a friend or colleague. The retreat is limited to 10 participants.