Work Life Balance For Parents & Carers
Details
- Presentation Length: 60-mins / 90-mins / Half Day
- Participant Numbers: 15-500+
- Virtual and In-person options available
- Sessions can be recorded for internal use
- Onsite training available globally: North & South America, EMEIA, APAC, LATAM
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and Malay.
Introduction
As a parent or carer, finding balance between work and home life can be a challenge. This workshop is designed to provide employees who are parents or carers with the skills and tools to effectively manage their work and home life, in order to achieve a sense of balance and well-being.
Toolkit
(included in 90-min and Half Day sessions)
- Actionable strategies for managing work and personal life
- Practices for developing and maintaining work-life balance
- Trackers to monitor progress and maintain accountability
- Templates for planning work and personal life
- Additional resources such as articles, videos, and podcasts for support and inspiration
Content Outline
- Introduction to the importance of work-life balance for parents and carers
- Tips and strategies for achieving work-life balance
- Actional steps for implementing work-life balance in daily life
- Toolkit for developing Work Life Balance for Parents and Carers, including actionable strategies, practices, trackers, templates, and other resources
- Practical exercises to support the development of work-life balance
Practical exercises
(included in 90-min and Half Day sessions)
Prioritization Exercise – Participants will make a list of all their daily and weekly tasks, categorize them by importance, and decide which ones they can delegate or eliminate. This exercise will help participants focus on what is most important and let go of unnecessary tasks.
Mindful Breathing Exercise – Participants will practice a breathing exercise designed to help them reduce stress and increase mindfulness.
Time-Blocking Exercise – Participants will use a provided template to block out their workday, including time for specific tasks and personal responsibilities. They will then review their schedule, reflect on potential areas for improvement, and identify ways to make more time for self-care and personal pursuits.
Frameworks
(included in Half-Day sessions)
The Wheel of Life: Participants will learn about the Wheel of Life framework, which involves evaluating different aspects of their life (such as family, career, and personal development) and assessing which areas need more attention. This framework will help participants create a balanced approach to work and life by identifying areas that may be neglected.
The Four Burners Theory: Participants will explore the Four Burners Theory, which posits that there are four burners in life (work, family, health, and friends) and that in order to be successful, individuals need to turn off one or more of the burners. This framework will help participants identify which burners they need to prioritize and which ones they can afford to turn down.
The Eisenhower Matrix: Participants will learn about the Eisenhower Matrix, a productivity framework that helps individuals prioritize their tasks based on their urgency and importance. This framework will enable participants to manage their time more effectively by focusing on high-priority tasks and delegating or eliminating low-priority ones. It will help participants balance their workload and prioritize their time to achieve work-life balance.
Conclusion
By the end of this workshop, attendees will have a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of work-life balance and how they can be applied in their roles as parents or carers. They will have developed a set of tools and strategies that can support their ongoing work-life balance and help them to effectively manage their work and home life.
