5 Ways to improve Work & Play life balance

Contrary to popular belief striking the perfect work-play life balance isn’t a far-fetched dream or made-up concept for people to strive towards. It is an attainable thing – if you have the right tools. Whether striking that balance includes taking a poker break or setting out times dedicated to playing, we’re here to help you find that perfect balance because it's waiting for you to claim it.

What is work-play life balance?

The truth is that most often our work seems to take priority over everything in life. This has a lot to do with our innate desire to succeed in life, so much so that we neglect other important elements – like play and fun.

On the other hand, the opposite can also be true. Many people choose to neglect their work in favor of having a good time. Swinging too far to either spectrum of too much work or too much play is where things get toxic.

It is striking the perfect balance where true bliss is found!

Creating the perfect work-play life balance all comes down to how you split your time. It is ultimately about creating flexibility where you are equally spending time playing as well as working.

Why is it important?

When you create a schedule that works for you where you are able to easily achieve your own personal balance between work and play, you open yourself up to a number of benefits. Many of which include and are not limited to the following perks:

1. Lower stress

1. Increased sense of wellbeing

1. Improved mood

1. Lower risk of burnout
2. Greater sense of purpose
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4. How to strike a sustainable work-play life balance

   Remain realistic

   
   In a perfect world, you would have the most productive day yet and then still end up going home after a long day and finding the energy to play and fulfill all of your other non-work responsibilities. The reality is that that is not always possible, so be realistic.

    

   Some days you will have to work a little harder and other days you will have more time to enjoy a good casino game of your choosing. No day will be the same. The idea here is to avoid pressurizing yourself into finding the perfect balance every single day. Instead remain open to the fact that things will change but as long as you are making time for both work and play, just know that you are on the right track!

   Get into the habit of unplugging

   
   From time to time, one of the best things you can do for yourself is knowing when to take a step away from everything. Yes, this may seem scary to even think about, given how much of our lives are spent online, but trust us when we say that this is essential.

    

   By going offline for an extended period of time (even for an hour a day) you are ultimately practicing a tactic where your body and mind are able to enjoy a moment of peace and restoration. You not only deserve but need a break and this is the best way to do that. By being unplugged you are able to reassess your priorities and check that you are still maintaining that balance.

   Set boundaries – for both work and play

   
   In order to avoid burning out or overindulging, it is important that you get into the habit of setting clear and strict boundaries in your life. If you say that during certain hours of the day you will not touch any work, it is essential that you officially clock out. That means no checking your emails, browsing for work-related matters, or checking work platforms.

    

   The converse is also true when it IS time to work. Be strict with yourself that this is your time to be productive, this can be taking a break from playing poker to work, avoiding online games, or any other recreational activity.

   Rid your space (and mind) of distractions

   
   If there is one thing that will without a doubt hurt your ability to be productive throughout the day and find that proper work-play life balance, it's distractions. They are everywhere and they will pull you away from achieving your goals.

    

   So, try to keep distractions to a minimum by placing earphones in or working in one-hour increments, turning off all notifications, and even putting away your phone can also help eliminate distractions.

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6. Take lots of breaks

   
   We cannot stress this point enough because it truly is one of the main keys to finding the perfect work-play life balance. This is because rest is an important regulator; not only on an emotional level but on a physical level too, which means you are going to get into the habit of taking breaks right away.

    

   By taking frequent breaks you are ultimately already creating that work-play life balance by taking time out from your work to do something that brings you a little bit of joy and refreshes the mind. This can be anything that brings you a sense of peace and fun.

   Establishing and maintaining a healthy and sustainable work-play life balance doesn’t have to be a challenge and it really isn’t if you remain dedicated to following the steps outlined in this blog. If you do so you will be well on your way to living a happier and healthier life!

    

    

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