Recruiter Shares Bold Strategies to Achieve Weekend Work-Life Balance

In an increasingly connected world where the lines between professional and personal life often blur, a recent viral video by "Emily The Recruiter" offers practical advice on how to truly disconnect from work during weekends. Uploaded on February 10, 2023, the video, which has garnered significant attention with 40,000 views, outlines three key strategies for employees to reclaim their personal time. Emily, known for her career insights, emphasizes the importance of managing one's digital workspace before the weekend begins. "You're going to make sure your inbox is clear," she states, suggesting that any emails that cannot be immediately addressed should be moved to a designated folder for Monday. This approach aims to prevent the common weekend anxiety of feeling overwhelmed by a backlog of tasks. A more radical, yet effective, tip involves the corporate phone. Emily advises, "You're not going to charge your corporate phone today. You're going to let it slowly die." The intention is to physically remove the temptation to check work-related communications, ensuring a complete break. The phone, she recommends, should only be plugged back in on Monday morning. Her final, and arguably most "diabolical" tip, as she playfully describes it, is to schedule non-work commitments that start immediately after work hours on Friday. "You are going to book plans that start at 5:20 this Friday eve," she explains, or even better, "book a fitness class that charges you if you don't show up." This creates an external incentive to finish work on time and avoid overtime, thereby protecting personal time. These strategies resonate with many seeking a healthier work-life balance in today's demanding professional landscape.

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