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Balancing Work and Family
Although most people must work in order to live, it is family that makes life worth living. It is important to be able to balance the requirements of these two major commitmens in order to satisfy our personal needs. This course has tools and techniques for identifying basic values and assuring that your time is spent in ways that bring the most reward and satisfaction.
The course covers such topics as
Ways to individualize a plan for balancing work and family obligations
Skills needed for balancing various demands
How to maintain a better balance between work, family, and personal needs
After completing this course the learner will be able to
Balance family obligations
Balance work demands
Adjust to changes and maintain a better balance between work, family, and personal
needs
Balancing Work and Family
Description
Although most people must work in order to live, it is family that
makes life worth living, and it's
important to be able to balance the requirements of these two major
efforts in order to satisfy our
personal needs. This course has tools and techniques for identifying
basic values and assuring that
efforts and time are spent in ways that bring the most reward and
satisfaction.
Audience
This course addresses the training needs of all employees.
Prerequisites
None.
Course Duration
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1. 5 hours
Topics Include
Ways to individualize a plan for balancing work and family obligations
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How to acknowledge your current demands and responsibilities
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Why it's important to recognize and prioritize your values
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Ways to identify areas of possible conflict
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How to recognize your limits
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Smart techniques to help you maintain a better balance
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How to identify and adjust roles that deplete your energy
Skills needed for balancing various demands
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How to look at your roles and responsibilities with optimism
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Ways to say no to unreasonable demands and unimportant tasks
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How to schedule your time and allocate resources wisely
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Strategies for communicating with your employer
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Ways to communicate with your family and gain their cooperation
How to maintain a better balance between work, family, and personal
needs
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How to align your actions with your values
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How to adjust your expectations to avoid frustration
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Methods of making positive changes in your work situation
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How to adjust to changes as they occur
Everything Courseware
Balancing Work and Family
Objectives
After completing this course the learner will be able to
Balance family obligations
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Identify current demands and prioritize their values
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Recognize their limits and maintain a good work/family balance
Balance work demands
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Schedule time and allocate resources wisely
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Communicate with employer and family to balance different responsibilities
Maintain a better balance between work, family, and personal needs
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Adjust their expectations and adjust to changes
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Make positive changes in work situations