IRTS Fellow to Fellow: The Internship-Fellowship-Life Balance

A stable worklife balance is what everyone is after Itamp8217s the oldest concept in the work world While some believe it is a myth Others say it is a matter of wills and wonts For example at this time I will be available and at this time I wonamp8217t Consistency is the key with this method because pushing back time can lead to a slippery slope The integration of a hybrid and online model in the workplace has helped in some aspect It is easier to leave the mindset of work when all you have to do is close the computer On the other hand working from home already blurs the line between comfort and corporate One minute you39re sending emails and the next you39re watching TVIn your case there may be instances when you have an informational interview at 215 a company meeting at 300 then turn around and have a fellowship presentation at 530 yes I am speaking from experience When they start to blend your calendar will be your lifeline Having a digital and even a physical copy of your obligations ensures that you are reminded of what the day holds and can prepare for it If there is a day where you are overrun with meetings try to get your work done beforehand or tackle it on the day when you barely have meetingsSometimes there will be time in between the meetings to crank things out but those times should really be used to give yourself a breather To avoid being bombarded try to select a time each day or every other day to dedicate to informational interviews Of course it will depend on the availability of the interviewee but around lunchtime is when many people are available and willing to talkThe life balance we seek involves the ratio between productivity and relaxation Essentially how much relaxing time you have where you can completely detach from work is based on how much work you completed This is measured by setting goals At the beginning of the week write out what assignments you want to do each day The assignments can range from setting up informational interviews to typing up written notes that were taken in a meetingBy taking each assignment one at a time your time becomes easier to manage Throughout the week as assignments arrive sort them in terms of urgency This allows you to maintain the oneatatime approach By the end of the day what you set out to complete should be completed This gives you an opportunity to completely clock out This is where work ends and life beginsAt the end of your workday when the fellowship panels are over and the internship has signed off you now have time to cater to your social life When the time hits for you to clock out do it You may feel like all you want to do is sleep and that39s fine Take a nap 30 minutes is the right amount for a power nap and then make plans with your friends or do some selfcare Get into a routine of having something to look forward to at the end of your workday because it will motivate you to get through the dayThe key is knowing when to walk awayClick the social buttons above or below to share this content with your friends and colleaguesThe opinions and points of view expressed in this content are exclusively the views of the author andor subjects and do not necessarily represent the views of MediaVillagecomMyersBizNet Inc management or associated writersamp160

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Jaliah Robinson

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