Work-Life Resources

Books for Work-Life Balance

 

The Sustainable Edge: 15 Minutes a Week to a Richer Entrepreneurial Life by Ron Carson & Scott Ford, “was written for business owners who are seeking a fuller, more rewarding work-life balance. In this easy-to-reference, practical guide authors and entrepreneurs Ron Carson and Scott Ford share personal anecdotes to their own career successes. Each chapter is designed to inspire entrepreneurs to define and sustain a competitive edge in the complex, fast-changing world of business.”

 

 

Off Balance: Getting Beyond the Work-Life Balance Myth to Personal and Professional Satisfaction by Matthew Kelly, “shows us how to cultivate the energy that will give us enough battery power for everything we need and want to do. And finally, in five clear steps, he shows us how to use his Personal & Professional Satisfaction System to establish and honour our biggest priorities, even if we spend a lot more time on some of the lesser ones.”

 

 

The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr, and Tony Schwartz “demonstrate managing energy, not time, is the key to enduring high performance as well as to health, happiness, and life balance. A highly practical, scientifically based approach to managing your energy more skillfully. It provides a clear road map to becoming more physically energized, emotionally connected, mentally focused, and spiritually aligned — both on and off the job.

 

 

Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want by Michael Hyatt, and Daniel Harkvay “design a life with the end in mind, determining in advance the outcomes we desire and path to get there. In this step-by-step guide, they share proven principles that help readers create a simple but effective life plan so that they can get from where they are now to where they really want to be–in every area of life.”

 

Apps for Work-Life Balance

 

Surprise! There’s no recommendations. After research, it became obvious that one of the biggest culprits for poor work-life balance was the smart phone. The smart phone is a constant connector for both work and personal life. Planning minute-by-minute, and relying on applications to manage both defeats the purpose. Use separate apps for work (you’ll find them under our tech recommendations), and pick apps that suit your personal needs and interests. As we’ve covered, work-life balance varies from person to person – so read up, know what’s best for you, and create your own plan that suits your needs. Plus, less time on our phones can help us to live in the moment – and that’s the whole point.