(Ep 204) Work-Life Balance

In this episode of Site Selectors Are People, Too, Devin tackles work-life balance in a highly competitive environment. Let's take a look at some of the unique demands and challenges associated with each profession (site selection and economic development) and scratch the surface of some best practices and strategies for finding balance. Traveling too much? Expected to show up at too many community events? You're not alone.

Here's some resources for those interested in learning more (see Site Selectors Are People, Too | Devin Hillsdon-Smith (podbean.com) if your app doesn't show links):

Work/Life Balance Tips for Professionals:

• Forbes: Work-Life Balance Tips for Busy Professionals
• Harvard Business Review: Time Management Tips

Resources for Site Selectors and Economic Developers:

• Site Selectors Guild: Resources
• International Economic Development Council (IEDC): Tools and Resources
• Economic Development Administration (EDA): Resources for Economic Developers

Strategies for Managing Work/Life Balance:

• Mind Tools: Work-Life Balance Toolkit
• The Muse: How to Maintain a Work-Life Balance

Support Networks and Communities:

• LinkedIn Groups for Site Selectors
• Economic Development Networks and Forums

Mental Health and Well-being:

• National Institute of Mental Health: Stress Management
• Mental Health America: Work/Life Balance