It can be difficult to maintain a balance between your work and personal lives as increased workloads conspire to blur the lines. But it’s important to reserve some time each week to unwind—no work distractions or intrusions allowed. Separating work, play and family time will not only improve your personal life, but it will make you more productive at work. So when you have days off, protect them. Turn off your phone and shut down your computer and focus on your “me” time.
The key to a healthy financial life is keeping track of where your money is going, and mint.com helps you do just that. This free financial web service provides graphs and charts to monitor your spending and will even send you alerts if you’re coming close to exceeding budgets for restaurants, gas or trips to the local tavern.
Think you’ve got it rough? Then try another guy’s job for a day or two. According to Carol Asselta of A-K Consultants Inc., there are a number of benefits to job swapping, including better teamwork, increased understanding of organizational goals and objectives, a better sense of value to the organization and increased awareness of the “big picture.”
Need filing cabinets for the office or a nice desk with a leather chair? Don’t pay top dollar at an office-supply store—browse the classifieds on craigslist.com. We found a black leather executive chair in great condition for $30—a huge savings over the $90 price tag in stores. Not only are you being economical, you’re also being green!
