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1916 days ago

Improving Your Work/Life Balance

Nisaar Goga from First Class Accounts Botany

It sounds clear and actually quite simple - balancing work life and personal life should be something everyone is capable of doing, right?

In reality, the work-life balance is an intense and personal process, one that each business owner must define in their own life.

Even when considering the … View more
It sounds clear and actually quite simple - balancing work life and personal life should be something everyone is capable of doing, right?

In reality, the work-life balance is an intense and personal process, one that each business owner must define in their own life.

Even when considering the personal nature of the work-life balance, there are some general tips everyone can employ when seeking the illustrious state of balance.

The process begins by setting boundaries. Determine the time you will leave the office each day; then stick with it, regardless of what arises throughout the day. Set your outgoing message on the weekends so your clients know you will not be taking calls or answering emails until Monday morning. You can also note a time each evening in which you will no longer be available.

The key to these boundaries is they must be realistic. The goal here is longevity in both business and life; and in order to keep yourself motivated and committed - your boundaries should be built into your daily routine seamlessly, reducing stress, not introducing more.

Next, you must understand your own expectations. More specifically, you may need to lower your expectations! You cannot and will never be able to do it all; once you realise this, you can move forward successfully.

Utilise calendars and colour coding for work, family and personal time – this will provide a clear view of where you are spending the majority of your time and then you can organise your schedule according to your priorities. Create daily, weekly and monthly to-do lists to accompany the calendars and keep you on track.

Remember to schedule breaks and actually take them - short breaks during the day as well as time on the weekends dedicated solely to family and personal time. Always take your holidays!

Build flexibility into your plans. Studies show those who are given the freedom to work when and where they need to will be more productive. Even the best to-do lists and schedules can be turned upside down by unpredictability. To stay balanced, you need flexibility.

Lastly, create your personal version of success. By listing the things you want to achieve both at work and in your personal life you can be successful in both places. List your desires, define why you want them, and then determine how to achieve them.

Monitor these goals regularly to find out where you might be lacking the focus needed, and then you can redirect your time and energy toward success.

Work-life balance isn’t about finding a way of completely separating the two – it is about allowing them to intertwine and complement one another. Discovering what will work for you personally will increase productivity and reduce stress, both at home and at work.

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1916 days ago

FOOD RECALL: Woodburn Venison brand venison burger

Neighbourly.co.nz

Green Meadows Beef Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Woodburn Venison brand venison burger due to the presence of undeclared allergens (gluten and soy).

Product type: Meat patty (400g).

Batch marking: 6689.

Date marking: Best before 04 AUG 19.

Package size and description: The … View more
Green Meadows Beef Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Woodburn Venison brand venison burger due to the presence of undeclared allergens (gluten and soy).

Product type: Meat patty (400g).

Batch marking: 6689.

Date marking: Best before 04 AUG 19.

Package size and description: The product contains 4 meat patties and is sold in a 400g plastic tray.

Distribution: The product is sold in supermarkets nationwide and at the Auckland Food Show.

The product has not been exported.
Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.
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1917 days ago

Have baby closer to home - community birthing units are here to support whaanau

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

To all our expecting mama and whaanau - did you know you can have pepi closer to home? We've got birthing units in Botany Downs, Papakura, and Pukekohe who's teams are highly skilled and welcome you like whaanau.

If you want to know how you can have baby at one of our units, check out… View more
To all our expecting mama and whaanau - did you know you can have pepi closer to home? We've got birthing units in Botany Downs, Papakura, and Pukekohe who's teams are highly skilled and welcome you like whaanau.

If you want to know how you can have baby at one of our units, check out our website for more information or just pop in and see the team.

We’ll also be sharing information and videos over the next couple of weeks on the Counties Manukau Health Facebook page and our Instagram page, so check it out!

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1917 days ago

Garage Sale

Nikki from Manurewa

Hill Park Kindergarten

Negotiable

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1917 days ago

Cafe Aroha Pop-Up Market

Fundraising from Totara Hospice

This Wednesday (31st) from 8:30 - 1pm we have a shopping opportunity within #CafeAroha! Come along for some shopping, order a coffee and grab lunch too - we hope to see you there!!

Open Mon-Fri 8.30am – 3pm - 140 Charles Prevost Drive, The Gardens

1922 days ago

SuperGold Cardholders Receive 11-15% off Selected Tyres at Beaurepaires!*

Beaurepaires Takanini

Are you a SuperGold Cardholder?

Beaurepaires wants you to arrive safely wherever you travel, which is why we offer SuperGold Cardholders 11 – 15% off Michelin, BFGoodrich, Goodyear and Dunlop Tyres.*

Plus you can get great deals on Exide batteries and Shell Lubricants in-store!

Keep you and … View more
Are you a SuperGold Cardholder?

Beaurepaires wants you to arrive safely wherever you travel, which is why we offer SuperGold Cardholders 11 – 15% off Michelin, BFGoodrich, Goodyear and Dunlop Tyres.*

Plus you can get great deals on Exide batteries and Shell Lubricants in-store!

Keep you and your family safe on the road this winter with our FREE 4 Point Safety Check which includes:
- FREE Tyre Pressure Check
- FREE Battery Check
- FREE Tyre Tread Depth Check
- FREE Oil Check

*T&C's apply.

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1918 days ago

Nz Welding School Book!

Kanstantsin from Papakura

Level 3 Welding and Fabrications!
Student Learning Material!
If you can Pick up Today!

Free

1918 days ago

Firewood

Quinten from Takanini

$5:00 a block of 9 untreated

Price: $5

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1918 days ago

Kids car

Vijay from Clendon Park

Remote control, charger, not much used, no damage

Price: $249

1928 days ago

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Quinten from Takanini

$10:00 .25kg sacks of mixd firewood forsale.ben drying since last year.all cut fireplace size ,,pik up manurewa.

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