The term “Work-Life Balance” is increasingly being called outdated.  According to business coach Lauren Bacon, the concept behind work-life balance can be better defined using a matrix she created.  This matrix places the perception of your work tasks, “energizing” or “depleting”, on one axis and your priorities versus others’ priorities on the other axis.

Click on the link below to watch a 4 minute video explaining the matrix in more depth.   We also want to hear from you?  What do you think of this matrix?  Is this something you can apply to your life? 

You can send your comments and feedback to eapblog@anthem.com.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/why--work-life--balance-is-outdated-140023356.html

Mark is a mental health professional who has worked in the EAP field since 2004.  During this time, he has provided telephonic crisis counseling, workplace consultations regarding behavioral risk issues, trainings on various work-life topics, and account management services.