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Work Life Balance

Whether you work to live or live to work, too much of one and not enough of the other is never good. We know people work long hours and no one ever got promoted by spending less time at the office, but work/life balance is becoming more important than it's ever been. We've got tips and expert advice on how to create and sustain that balance so you'll be happy both at home and at work.

Work Life Balance Advice

  • 14 Steps to Achieving Work-Life Balance

    In today's busy world, prioritizing between your work and your personal life can be a huge challenge. But studies show that a poor work-life balance can result in unhealthy levels of stress, unhappiness, and even reduced productivity. Read more...

  • Stressed at Work? Try These A-Z Tips to De-Stress and Get More Done

    It's the rare person who doesn't feel frazzled at work these days. The threat of layoffs seems to be churning around most offices, and employees who do survive the cut often end up doing the work of their colleagues who left. No matter … Read more...

  • You Can't Put a Price on Mom But WE Can!

    Of course there's no putting a value on the myriad responsibilities in a mom's day. Between all the listening, teaching, cleaning, cooking, driving, fixing, loving and lecturing she does on any given day, every mom is absolutely priceless. … Read more...

  • A Work-from-Home Argument Your Boss Can't Refuse

    Everyone's had mornings when they'd rather stay in their bunny slippers and gloat at the traffic reports while sipping coffee and working from their "home office." But in the past (let's call it the dark ages), some bosses considered … Read more...

  • Office Romance Can Fire You Up -- Or Get You Fired

    Got your eye on a cute coworker? You're not alone. Roughly half of all Americans have hooked up with a colleague, with a third of those admitting to steamy episodes in the office itself. It's no surprise, given that most of our waking … Read more...

  • 10 signs that say: Get Me Outta Here!

    We all have days when something unpleasant happens at work and we wonder "What am I doing here?" These moments of reflection help us put things into perspective and even reaffirm the reasons we took the job in the first place. But, when … Read more...

  • How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

    Yet keeping resolutions is important. Why? Keeping your resolutions will give you the confidence and motivation you need to set—and reach—new goals throughout the year. The ten tips below are designed to help you create and keep your … Read more...

  • 10 Bad Habits to Leave Behind in the New Year

    In order to make room for the great new work habits you’re resolving to adopt on January 1st, be sure to ring out any bad office practices. And, yes, procrastination is on the list, so reading this now instead of later is a great first step … Read more...

  • 10 Ways to Work Smarter During the Holidays

    Typically, the month of December brings a lull to the workplace. With school vacations and holidays resulting in time off for many employees, it sometimes seems futile to try to actually accomplish anything of value. In fact, some see it as … Read more...

  • What is a Father's Work Worth?

    Our yearly announcement of what a mother's salary would be if she were paid for her work has become pretty well known. But mothers are not the only ones who are valuable. We also calculate what a father's salary would be. Read more...