Work-Life Balance

Course Outline

The number one factor in attraction and retention in Australia’s labor force today is work–life
balance and it’s an issue that affects everyone. This education program will help participants
to assess stressors both at home and in the workplace, prioritise activities, set appropriate
boundaries and equip participants with practical strategies for achieving work–life balance.

Content

1. What is work–life balance?

• Warning signs of poor work–life balance
• Benefits of creating a balanced lifestyle
• Consequences of having an imbalance
  between work and personal life

2. Identifying stressors:

• Assessing work stress
• Assessing personal stress
• Setting appropriate goals in work
  and personal life

3. Self-management:

• Setting boundaries
• Learning to prioritise
• Stress management strategies

Expected Outcomes

At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Understand what a healthy balance between work
  and life entails
• Identify work and personal stressors and learn stress
  management strategies
• Prioritise responsibilities and set
  appropriate boundaries
• Learn about the benefits of achieving a
  balanced lifestyle