Work-life congruence captures something a lot of my clients are seeking – a feeling of alignment or consistency between their work and who they are.
The concept of work-life congruence builds on the concept of work life harmony. Aspects of work and life could be congruent with each other, in that they are compatible and work together well. But this term also integrates ideas from the work of Carl Rogers on personality theory. Rogers (1959) states congruence is when we achieve a state of consistency between our desired self and our actual self – based on our feelings, experiences and behaviours.
Some examples of work-life congruence might include:
Creating a portfolio career, because you deeply value the aspect of yourself that thrives with variety and feel most in flow when you have lots of things on the go.
As a person with ADHD or ASD, working in an organisation that not only accepts but sees your neurodivergence as a superpower and fully supports you to find ways of working that work for you.
Creating an equitable child care/work ratio with yourself and your partner to align with your family’s values.
Maintaining work life congruence protects you from burnout and increases your productivity. Setting reasonable boundaries gives you time and energy to devote to your relationships and other activities.
However, busy schedules and modern technology can make it difficult to disconnect at the end of the workday unless you develop habits that help you to be fully present at home.
Rate how much you agree with the following statements on a scale of 1 (least) to 5 (most).
Then, identify small changes that will help you reduce stress and manage each important aspect of your life.
I feel like I’m neglecting my responsibilities at home or work.
(e.g. Rating 2. I will set realistic goals and give myself credit for my efforts and accomplishments.)
I ask others for help when I need it.
(e.g. Rating 4. I will assign my children household chores appropriate for their ages.)
My priorities are clear.
(e.g. Rating 4. I will plan my day each morning and block out hours for my most urgent and important tasks.)
I manage workplace stress effectively.
(e.g. Rating 3. I will stretch or go for a walk when I feel tense.)
I avoid excessive overtime.
(e.g. Rating 4. I will schedule challenging tasks for the hours when I am at my energetic best so I won’t have to stay late to complete them.)
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Stephanie
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