#14 The New Normal is Doing More with Less: A Key to Reduce Conflict in the Workplace

As a conflict resolution consultant and accountability coach I help my clients reduce conflict in the workplace to improve their working condition.

I’ve added this program to my training programs because I observe how employees are stressed out more than ever before. The new normal is that we are doing more with less.

I’m always asked the following question:

• How can I keep up with the demands of work plus have a personal life?

A good first step is to set realistic boundaries. I find that many people catch on to this idea immediately. They start making changes on how they plan their day once they think about their own boundary issues.

I use Skype or teleconference calls versus face to face meetings when I meet with prospects.  Everyone is living on the edge and appreciates the driving time that we save.

We all had boundaries as kids such as:

• Be home before the street lights come on
• Do your homework first and then you can play with friends

I find that adults don’t set boundaries for their personal time. Why do people have such boundary issues? If high achievers delegate their work they think that the results won’t be as good as if they did it on their own. They rationalize that “it is just easier to do it myself.” If you don’t take care of yourself…Who will?

I have a question for you…

• What boundaries do you need to set to achieve a better work/life balance? Use Outlook or your Franklin Planner to make time for you!

I hope that these tips will help you start making boundaries for yourself. My next article will deal with New Facts About Stress.

Until next time, this is Joyce Weiss and remember, “You get what you tolerate!”

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