Work-Life Balance Archives

Embracing Stillness: The Art of Meditation for Busy Lives

Can we just take a collective pause for a moment? Seriously, let’s all release a long, deep, revitalizing exhale together. Because in this frenetic, mile-a-minute world of ours, just stopping to fully breathe can feel like a small revolution. As a human in the 21st century, it’s likely your daily life is ruled by a relentless taskmaster of deadlines, crammed schedules, and ruthless productivity demands. Wake up to the shrieking of alarms, caffeinate, lather, rinse, repeat on a loop of manic grinding until you ultimately collapse into bed, utterly spent. Somewhere along the line, we convinced ourselves that this is […]

Mindful Moments: Incorporating Meditation into Your Daily Routine

The modern world murmurs with persistent energy, requiring continued concentration and leaving us fragmented and overwhelmed. We desire peace, moments to reconnect with ourselves and find comfort amidst the confusion. The American Institute of Stress reported in 2020 that about 33% of people experience extreme stress, with 77% experiencing stress that affects their physical health. Against this backdrop, etching out time for meditation becomes a relaxation and a need. Enter mindfulness, the delicate art of training your attention to steer the present moment with approval and clearness. And what better way to encourage this awareness than through the practice of […]

10 Quotes To Help You Prioritise Life Over Work

Most times life can feel like all you do is work. And you’re not alone in feeling like this. Statistics show that half (54%) of the Indian workforce is burnt out and struggling to prioritise life over work. So, does this mean we’re doomed? Work-life balance comes with conscious practice and discipline. It comes with building a harmonious relationship between work and your personal life, which is equally important. In an idea world, you’d be able to nourish your soul once your work hours are done but most times, that’s not always realistically possible. However, it does not mean that […]

5 Low Stress Jobs For People Who Have Anxiety

Anxiety is a debilitating mental health disorder that affects nearly 38 million Indians. In fact, it’s one of the most common mental health disorders people struggle with globally. Many have suffered anxiety from time to time throughout their lives. However, when it hinders your daily life, you may need to consider speaking with a professional about anxiety disorder. People who suffer from anxiety disorders like generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) or social anxiety have difficulty completing daily tasks, especially those that can be stress-inducing and trigger anxiety symptoms. Thus, it’s a good idea to consider low stress jobs that are not […]

How To Deep Clean Your Professional Life?

It’s time to clean up, organise, and get rid of things that don’t “spark joy” now that warmer weather has completely arrived. As we head towards June, we’re taking the opportunity to relook at things that no longer serve us. Whether you prefer your own approach or another, many of us utilise this time of year to take a moment to reflect on how the first half of the year has been and what steps can we take to improve it further, especially when it comes to taking the steps to deep clean your career as well as your personal […]

Finding Your Professional Ikigai: Discovering The Job You Love

The COVID pandemic was an eye opening, sobering experience. It hit home the ultimate reality: that life is precious and too short; a truly mind-altering experience. It made people aware that we needed to reevaluate our life, it made us rethink everything from love to career and everything in between. It made us reconsider if this is the rut we want to be in for another 20 years, starting with finding a job you love. Some of your worst jobs are meant to serve as learning experiences that send you in the opposite direction. That too, is part of the […]

Bare Minimum Friday: Is Quiet Quitting Becoming The New Norm?

Currently used casually around the workplace, the phrase Bare Minimum means different things to different people. While the concept itself is not new, an industry wide consensus has shown a massive lack of motivation and disengagement in the office. Over half of the workforce doesn’t feel motivated to work, leading to the movement of quiet quitting. We need to dig deeper into what some of the underlying contributing factors are to this phenomenon. Nothing has been quite the same since the pandemic reshaped our lives in 2020. Lives have changed, working situations have changed, and most importantly relationships have changed. […]

5 Simple Tips To Live A Happy And Productive Life

We’ve all heard the phrase work-life balance. But here’s how you can actually make it happen and attain harmony personally and professionally.

5 Ways To Stay Calm When Work Is Making You Angry

Stress at work has the potential to overwhelm everyone. Anyone could become stressed out by the constant barrage of emails, messages, ringing phones, and unexpected meetings invites. It’s normal to feel anxious sometimes, especially when a deadline or challenging task is coming up. But if work constantly continues making you angry, it can be bad for your physical and mental health. It is inevitable to feel stressed out at work, even if you enjoy what you do. The question that comes is: How do you unwind? Here are a few exercises that not only feel nice but also help us […]

10 Simple Ways To Practice Mindfulness At Work

Our work helps us pay the bills, fill up a lot of our free time, and sometimes even give our lives purpose. But tight deadlines, long days, and challenging tasks, all can cause a lot of stress. Work might make you anxious, regardless of your job. With all of this, work-life balance can only come with the practise of mindfulness. Simply allowing us to sharpen our focus is one way that mindfulness can be helpful. The quality of our work may degrade if we are continuously switching between tasks. We can teach ourselves to be more focused by engaging in […]

Why Mental Health And Mindfulness At The Workplace Should Be A Priority?

Organizations need to realize that mental health is a part of the overall wellbeing of their employees and Seema Rekha, Managing Director of Antarmanh Consulting tells us how.

10 Best 2023 Planners And Calendars To Choose From

There’s no better feeling than crossing off items on a to-do list. And while everything has gone virtual these days, there are a few wonderful benefits of incorporating good old-fashioned pen and paper into your daily routine. Using a planner in 2023 will enable you to reach success in a productive and organised manner, making habit-tracking easy to help you achieve your goals. Planners and journals are beneficial for everyone; whether you’re working from home, commuting to work, balancing work and kids, or running your own thing. Finding the best planners may seem more complex than you think with options […]

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