Maintaining a relationship isn’t easy, and once you throw a career, family, and other responsibilities into the mix, it gets significantly harder. It might seem challenging for busy couples to maintain a work life balance, but it’s not impossible. We show you how with these helpful tips:
Prioritising will lead to a more balanced schedule
As unromantic as it sounds, relationships require work. Sustaining a good relationship over years isn’t always easy – but it’s most certainly worth it. Whether you’re married, dating, or engaged – you need to make time for each other, and make your relationship your number one priority. It can be even more challenging if you and your significant other both have demanding careers. To keep work from consuming your entire life, try to keep work-related emails and phone calls at the office. If you really have to bring work home with you, try not to let it interfere with family time. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice one aspect of your life for another – so neither your career nor your relationship has to suffer. Just try to maintain a balance by prioritising and adjusting certain tasks and responsibilities.
Managing your time will leave you with more free time
A work life balance is dependent on time management. Do you ever feel like there’s not enough time in the day? The number one reason relationships and careers suffer is lack of time and dedication. This can easily be avoided with a little planning and time management. If you know you’re going to be working on a time-consuming project, or spending long hours at the office, plan a weekend getaway with your partner so you can share some quality time together. Another way to manage your time is to work smarter, not harder. Devote your entire focus to the task at hand, and complete your most important tasks first. This way you’ll have more time at the end of the day to do things you enjoy.
Making time for each other will keep the spark alive
If you don’t make time for your partner, your relationship will lose its flame. Make sure you incorporate ‘date night’ into your schedule, and try to have it at least once a week. Go for a romantic dinner, see a show, or go dancing – as long as it’s something fun that you do together. You could even treat yourselves by going to the spa once a month, or have a DIY one at home – “couples massages,” anyone? Staying connected can even be something as simple as cooking and eating supper together, or going for a long walk together. It’s important to unplug from the daily grind, and focus solely on your other half.
Holidays are good for a work life balance
Life can be so overwhelming sometimes – that’s why it’s important to get away from it from time to time and just relax. You work hard, so make time to play hard and plan that much-needed holiday. Changing your environment and daily routine can greatly influence how you think and feel about yourself, your partner and your career. Couples are in better spirits on holiday – you’re less defensive, more open, relaxed and connected. Experiencing this connection on a holiday makes it easier to hold onto it when you’re back to the daily grind at home. Once you’re rested and rejuvenated, you can jump right back into the swing of things. A getaway can even be good for your career as well, according to an article on The Guardian, "evidence shows you become less productive without proper breaks”.
Ready to take that holiday? Since holidays are great for maintaining a work life balance, we suggest a getaway to Mallorca. Mallorca is paradise for couples who want to get away from it all and enjoy each other's company. We have a range of stunning Majorca hotels that will take your mind off work, chores, and anything else you want to leave behind.
