...balance...

1. Take care of yourself!

• Do your happy
• Ask for help
• This. Is. Worth. It.

2. Keep your boss informed

• Clarify.
• .
• >Information = Better.

3. Have a support system

• Communicate
• Outsource

4. Embrace the discomfort!

5. Active listening

• Not diminishing, discounting, or disagreeing, but validating
• Try: “You must really care about that a lot.” Not: “You’re blowing this way out of proportion.”

1. Due Date

• Requested by [date]
• Insert in my calendar, send friendly reminder

2. STOP.

• Before "Yes!" or "I guess" say "Let me get back to you by [date]."

3. Rank

• "If I could only do one thing, what would it be?" rank my (many) lists.

1. Let go of perfection

2. Use your commute

3. No One size fits all

4. be open about your needs

• Talking to your boss helps with expectations

5. Achieve and enjoy each day

• "Live and work but do not forget to play, to have fun in life and really enjoy it." -Eileen Caddy