Boundaries, priorities, and finding work-life balance

1. Work-Life Balance Is a Cycle, Not an Achievement 2. Don't Feel Guilty for Prioritizing Yourself over Work 3. Balancing a Full-Time Job with School or a Side Hustle 4. A Guide to Setting Better Boundaries 5. When Your Career Becomes Your Whole Identity 6. How to Take Better Breaks at Work, According to Research 7. Is Your Burnout from Too Much Work or Too Little Impact? 8. Battle Burnout with This Acronym 9. Is Your Job Stress Perceived or Circumstantial? 10. Three Types of Burnout, and How to Overcome Them 11. How to Say No to Extra Work 12. Stop Trying to Manage Your Time 13. Three Practical Ways to Be More Productive 14. Are You Taking On Too Many Nonpromotable Tasks? 15. How to Stop Scrolling and Focus at Work 16. A Guide to Managing Your Mental Health 17. There's No "Right" Way to Do Self-Care 18. You Don't Have to Be the Best at Everything 19. To Improve Your Work Performance, Get Some Exercise 20. How Taking a Vacation Improves Your Well-Being

This book provides practical advice on how to make better decisions about time, explore flexible work options, set clear boundaries, pursue passions while making time for work, and protect energy and mental health at work. The book helps individuals define what they need to feel balanced and fulfilled, on or off the clock. The Work Smart series explores topics such as being yourself at work, collaborating with colleagues, and maintaining mental health. Each title includes chapter takeaways and dozens of resources, making it the go-to guide for navigating the professional world. The Work Smart series books are essential guides for stepping into and moving forward successfully in the professional world.