Here is a very insightful article on balancing work and home life, and crucially relevant for we military leaders/commanders who typically feel a strong sense of duty to “stay engaged” at work.
Manage Your Work, Mange Your Life
Takeaways:
- Define success for yourself (“what does it mean to have a balanced family and still meet goals at work?)
- Manage technology (no brainer)
- Build support networks (have an outlet at work and home)
- Travel/Relocate selectively (involve family in decisions; make ‘time away’ a team decision)