C136 — Work-Life Balance

Module One: Getting Started

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Benefits of a Healthy Balance

• Why It’s Important
• Increased Productivity
• Improved Mental and Physical Health
• Increased Morale
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Signs of an Imbalance
• Health Risks
• Absenteeism
• Burnout
• Stress
• Case Study
• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Employer Resources
• Offer More Employee Control
• Ask Employees for Suggestions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Reward Your Staff
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Tips in Time Management
• The Urgent/Important Matrix
• Learn to Say No
• Stay Flexible
• 80/20 Rule
• Case Study
• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Goal Setting
• The Three Ps
• SMART Goals
• Visualization
• Prioritizing Your Goals
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Optional Ways to Work
• Telecommuting
• Job Sharing
• Job Redesign
• Flex Time
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: At Work
• Leave Home Stress at Home
• Break Up Large Tasks
• Delegate
• Set Accurate Goals
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: At Home
• Leave Work Stress at Work
• Turn Your Phone Off
• Take Some Me• Time
• Maintain Your Boundaries
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Stress Management
• Exercise
• Eating Well
• Getting Enough Sleep
• Self-Assessment
• Case Study
• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Working in a Home Office
• Setting Up a Home Office
• Setting Boundaries
• Dealing With Distractions
• Make a Schedule and Stick to It
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations