With this being my 40th year of life, I was excited to share my thoughts with Best Life on work/life balance at this age. This year has been a wild ride for me so far, and the journey continues…

40 Expert-Backed Ways to Have Better Work-Life Balance After 40

A LITTLE WORK-LIFE BALANCE CAN HELP YOU PERFORM BETTER AT THE OFFICE AND BE HAPPIER AT HOME.

Here’s what I had to say about work/life balance…

People who care a lot about the quality of their work tend to think, “If I want something done right, I have to do it myself.” But this approach can sometimes lead to the exact opposite outcome of what you intended—having too many things to do means some of them probably aren’t going to get done, right or wrong. Instead, Sara Abate Rez, founder of My Personal Brand, suggests drawing a line between work that is your responsibility and work that should be delegated to others.

“Step back from some of the projects that are really demanding a lot of your time and set boundaries around the type of work you are willing to do,” she says. “Determine which projects you can delegate in order to avoid going back into that overwhelmed state. Realize that not all will fall apart without your involvement. Shifting some of the responsibilities will allow you to gain more space in your life, which will ultimately give you clarity to step back and function more effectively.”

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