achieving Work|Lifebalance

(a.k.a. your hypocrite)

5 MythsStrategiesmyTools

HypothesisIf we enjoy our work and we enjoy our non-work, we’ll be

happy.

HypothesisBalance is not

the issue.

Myth #1Work & Life

are Separate

achieving Work|Lifeharmony

Myth #2Everyone Works the Same Way

Loudvs.

Quiet

Insidevs.

Outside

Standingvs.

Sitting

Talkingvs.

Listening

Papervs.

Computer

Morningvs.

Afternoon

Pilesvs.

Files

Whiteboardvs.

Notebook

Groupvs.

Alone

Executionvs.

Strategy

Preparedvs.

Last Minute

If it wasn’t for the last minute, nothing would

get done.

Myth #3Multitasking is

Possible

MultitaskingWalking and

Chewing Gum

MultitaskingRead. Speak. Write. Walk.

Listen. Process.

MultitaskingShift between tasks quickly

MultitaskingMore tasks.

Smaller steps.

Quality decreases.Stress increases.

MultitaskingUnitasking

TipsClean off desk

Clean off desktopOne program One screen

30/30:30 minutes

Work Undistracted

:30 Minutes for Fun

Myth #4Must Always

be Connected

Email

5 minutes24,000 per year(1,095 meals per year)

Turn Off Automatic Checking

How Often?When you urinate :)

Myth #5You must be

on Twitter

Strategies

SimplifyA Life of 3’s

PersonalIf you could focus your life on only 3 things, what would they be?

Unnecessary ActivitiesProtect Private Time

Schedule Fun!(my 15.5 hrs)

AlternatingOutsourcing

BundlingTechflexing

ProfessionalWhat are your 3

priorities for the year? Share them.

IssueOpportunityChallenge

Make A New List

To Don’ts

at your deskin meetingswith your teamwith your customersin the bathroom

__%__%__%__%__%

PriorityOne thing that is

not allowed to die.

Regularly hire consultantsDifficulty scheduling meetings

Committee to create committeesFrequently missing deadlines

Discussion inward focusedFailures of past stall new ideas

myTools

GmailBusyCalEvernoteFeedlyTripIt

Delicious

MacBookiPhone

iPadUSB Drive

NikonClicker

Getting Things Doneor “GTD”

Every time you feel like trying a new

ToDo app, turn off your computer and complete one task.

Merlin Mann

If you’re not confused,you’re not paying attention.

Tom Peters

Something has changed within me. Something is

not the same. I’m through with playing by the rules of

someone else’s game.

Defying Gravity, from the musical Wicked

Close your eyes ... and leap.

Surround yourself with talented, passionate people.

Thank you for your time.Peace.

achieving Work|Life

BalanceBrian Wm. Nilesniles@targetx.com