Ep236: 3 ways I simplified my life to improve my career and work-life balance.
In this episode, Mei Phing shares her personal story where in 2016, she faced a mini mental health crisis due to working at an intense job. She simplified her life with three strategies that helped improve her career and work-life balance.
Highlights
00:00 π½οΈ Simplicity creates clarity and minimise inner anxiety.
01:25 π Implement a work uniform to reduce decision fatigue.
04:50 π Schedul personal time to prioritize work-life balance.
08:10 π§Ή Declutter your home environment for mental clarity.
10:15 π§ Improved decision-making through decluttering.
12:48 π€ Good/bad habits in personal life will translate to your career.
Key Insights
π½ A work uniform minimizes daily choices, reducing stress and freeing mental energy for work tasks. Consistency in attire can boost productivity.
π Establishing boundaries for work hours helps maintain a healthy work-life balance. Scheduling personal plans ensures time for relaxation and socializing.
π§Ή A clutter-free environment promotes mental clarity and focus. A tidy space can reduce anxiety and improve overall well-being.
π Rotating simple outfits can create routine, eliminating the morning decision-making process that can lead to stress before work.
π½οΈ Prioritizing social events on specific days strengthens relationships and keeps work from encroaching on personal time.
π‘ A calm home atmosphere supports better mental health, leading to improved performance at work.
π§ Regular decluttering exercises decision-making skills, fostering clarity and focus in both personal and professional settings.
Heyyy - I'm super excited to help you GROW!
What's your biggest insight from this podcast episode?
DM me on LinkedIn or Instagram & let me know - I'd love to hear from you π
— Mei Phing
π₯ππ
PS. Wanna level-up your career?
When you’re ready, here's how I can help you:
π₯ My Podcast. Listen to or watch my podcast Corporate Survivor with Mei Phing. Get inspired on all things corporate world - your new beginning! Subscribe for updates.
π₯ FREE Guide & Training. For the next 5 days, you'll receive a daily lesson in your inbox (email). Step-by-step on how you can gain career clarity, confidence & opportunities. Get my 50 corporate survival lessons guide when you register for FREE.
π Corporate Survivor™. For experienced working professionals and beginners. Corporate Survivor™ is the BEST career program on how to navigate the 9-to-5 corporate world & meet your boss' work expectations using my 3-Step Career Growth Framework so you can grow your career & salary without sacrificing work-life balance. Watch monthly mentoring Q&A session. Course login here. (577+ members. All career levels)
π― Start 30-Day Trial. "Mei Phing, how do I know if you can really help me?" Good news! Get access to 100+ real-life scenarios and learn how to deal with your career/work/job search situation. Click here to start 30-day trial - Get a taster of what's inside the Corporate Survivor career course and decide if it's helpful for your career.
See you super soon! π
— Mei Phing
