Tips for Work/Life Negotiation from CMA President Kenna Griffin
By Donovan Thomas
Remember the “MUSTS”
Try to get at least six hours of sleep and don’t forget to eat.
Know your priorities
Your first priority should be yourself. You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.
Make good use of your time
Observe how you use your time with a time tracking activity. Log each hour of your day with the things that you do (school, work, sleep, leisure)
Be realistic about what you can handle
Try to do what is on your calendar and have up to three to-dos.
Expect change and surprises
This convention is a perfect example. No one could have predicted months ago that COVID-19 would have the impact that it is having.
Take time off
You have to recharge. You need downtime. Self-care is essential.
Say NO
“No” is a complete sentence. Stop saying yes to things that you hate.
Ship minimal product
Sometimes you just have to do enough to keep things going. Do not unnecessarily overexert yourself.
Let it go
No, you cannot control every aspect of your life. Stop attempting to do so.
Don’t forget you
You cannot pour from an empty cup. You have to ultimately do what’s best for you.