How do you balance personal time with your career?

Sep 27

Answers from Biologists:

Running! If I go fast enough I can't ID every single plant then I can clear my head.
My kitties and partner encourage me to rest and recover before going back to the field.
Guard my evenings and weekends like Smaug guards his treasure.
I turn my planner into a glamorized to do list so I can keep what I need to do on paper, freeing my mind and allowing me to relax.
Boundaries, saying no when possible. Also taking time in which you don't talk about work.
Get into work early and out early so I can spend some daylight with my family and sci Fi books.
I am intentional with my rest and leisure time. I stop work at 5 and schedule breaks.
Have a list of to do's sit the day and the week. When it's done it's personal time.
I have fixed office hours and do not work outside of them unless necessary.
It's tough, but saying no to too much work, setting boundaries, and dog walks.
I try to stick to a regular schedule and avoid working weekends.
I don't check my email when I'm not at work, except on super rare occasions.
Hobbies! It's important to have things that take your mind off work.
Make sure I always get my exercise and house cleaning in.
I've been making sure to take evenings and weekends off and plan relaxation time.
I set strict schedules for when I work.
Strong boundaries for weekend personal time. No email checking. Fun trips.