Try out a few balance scales for yourself. Where would you place the following items on your balance scale?
●Work
● Home
● Administration
●Work you want to do
●Work you have to do
● Teaching
● Research
● Health
● Career progression
● External demands
● Me time
● Family/friends

Here are some signs of imbalance:
• increased stress
• worry and frustration
• fatigue and health problems
• loss of interests and motivation
• isolation

Ten strategies for keeping your work in balance

1. Make a plan
2. Pick the right things
3. Make time for research
4. Learn how to say NO
5. Delegate
6. Set realistic standards
7. Write regularly (and then submit it!)
8. Don’t check your email first thing in the morning
9. Use the 3 Ds of paperwork (and email)
10. Deal with distractions