Work-life integration sounds a lot like multi-tasking, which is a practice that is frowned upon. Eg: reading reports when you are walking on a treadmill or taking your family with you on a business trip so that you can still be with them when you are away. From my own experience, multi-tasking is exhausting. It is probably a necessary evil, but one that makes you exhausted nevertheless.
Consistent balance is always difficult and will always be more one-sided at times because you need to account for the external environment and things that happen beyond your control.
I can't disagree more - how can you possibly have a meaningful relationship with your kids or your partner if you are always working - even when you are at home or on vacation? This may work for some people - business owners, etc., but what about the large group of population that actually has to be physically at work for most of their workday? Also, success is relative - being unhealthy and not having strong relationships with your friends and loved ones on top of no freedom from work does not equal success to me.
Couldn't disagree more. Work-life integration is supposed to be stress free? Working while you're working out is an excuse. Attended a funeral remotely? You have no balance...you're all about work.
Absolutely terrible advice. Multitasking is whats driving our species nuts. Disconnection from our work and devices from time to time is essential for human sanity. What this guy is suggesting is exactly why poor mental health is so prevalent. 18 hour work days with 6 hours sleep is a one way ticket to a mental breakdown my friend.
Killing the American Dream. We now have no personal time, it's all "integrated". Business is now just as personal, time-consuming, and important as family :( boo.
Balance can be seen in more ways than just time management. However, balance does exist if it can be seen as a means of managing energy or rather energy balance rather than balancing time.
I agree with the speaker that the work-life balance is an unattainable myth. There are times, however, when we need to step away from whatever issue is on tap, remove ourselves from that environment completely, and then evaluate and adjust. To totally immerse yourself 24/7 in a work-life integrated environment is a recipe for total burnout in a short period of time, and living without the distractions of cellphone,tablet,computer,etc. allows the individual to actually spend quality time concentrating on their passions, ie: family, volunteering,etc. I believe that Mr. Barootes needs more practice in/with public speaking techniques, he's not very good in my opinion.
I agree to an extend but there’s definitely grey areas between balance and integration & in a way work life balance is not a myth because to you that’s your balance, is just very different for everyone.
Wow - basically: "Turn over your life to your employer! You are going to love it!" - So yeah: Corporate propaganda, DAMN YOU TED! Why do you allow such people on, who don't contribute anything good or interesting?
He’s celebrating attending a funeral remotely from work. His horribly sad. You can’t hold a loved one at a funeral if you’re doing it from a laptop. That’s ridiculous
Interesting. It's really inspiring to be involved and successful in so many different aspects of life! Would this method be suitable for everyone? It would surely require a real ability to multitask which I'm not sure I have. :/
Work-life integration sounds a lot like multi-tasking, which is a practice that is frowned upon. Eg: reading reports when you are walking on a treadmill or taking your family with you on a business trip so that you can still be with them when you are away. From my own experience, multi-tasking is exhausting. It is probably a necessary evil, but one that makes you exhausted nevertheless.
Consistent balance is always difficult and will always be more one-sided at times because you need to account for the external environment and things that happen beyond your control.
I can't disagree more - how can you possibly have a meaningful relationship with your kids or your partner if you are always working - even when you are at home or on vacation? This may work for some people - business owners, etc., but what about the large group of population that actually has to be physically at work for most of their workday? Also, success is relative - being unhealthy and not having strong relationships with your friends and loved ones on top of no freedom from work does not equal success to me.
Definitely spoken from a place of privilege.
Couldn't disagree more. Work-life integration is supposed to be stress free? Working while you're working out is an excuse. Attended a funeral remotely? You have no balance...you're all about work.
Absolutely terrible advice. Multitasking is whats driving our species nuts. Disconnection from our work and devices from time to time is essential for human sanity. What this guy is suggesting is exactly why poor mental health is so prevalent. 18 hour work days with 6 hours sleep is a one way ticket to a mental breakdown my friend.
Killing the American Dream. We now have no personal time, it's all "integrated". Business is now just as personal, time-consuming, and important as family :( boo.
Balance can be seen in more ways than just time management. However, balance does exist if it can be seen as a means of managing energy or rather energy balance rather than balancing time.
I agree with the speaker that the work-life balance is an unattainable myth. There are times, however, when we need to step away from whatever issue is on tap, remove ourselves from that environment completely, and then evaluate and adjust. To totally immerse yourself 24/7 in a work-life integrated environment is a recipe for total burnout in a short period of time, and living without the distractions of cellphone,tablet,computer,etc. allows the individual to actually spend quality time concentrating on their passions, ie: family, volunteering,etc. I believe that Mr. Barootes needs more practice in/with public speaking techniques, he's not very good in my opinion.
I agree to an extend but there’s definitely grey areas between balance and integration & in a way work life balance is not a myth because to you that’s your balance, is just very different for everyone.
Wow - basically: "Turn over your life to your employer! You are going to love it!" - So yeah: Corporate propaganda, DAMN YOU TED! Why do you allow such people on, who don't contribute anything good or interesting?
This doesn't work for warehouse workers and retail workers
Isn't integration a form of balancing?
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Its really hard to listen to this guy but I'm waiting for why we cant balance work and life...
Ok, so he makes his point at 8 minutes and hes trying to say integrate and balance are 2 different things..waste of my time..
@@katherinestrimpel7904 try this .settings> playback speed
It time to count our blessings n name them one by one..... if u got a cow thank God when u milk it..
Thank u for the ideas
He’s celebrating attending a funeral remotely from work. His horribly sad. You can’t hold a loved one at a funeral if you’re doing it from a laptop.
That’s ridiculous
So glad I don't have this problem
btw his suit is too long...
Interesting. It's really inspiring to be involved and successful in so many different aspects of life! Would this method be suitable for everyone? It would surely require a real ability to multitask which I'm not sure I have. :/
would'nt say anything about this but I pity him, what a poor man..
i agree with the premise, but his approach is dubious.
I notice this was pre-pandemic. This aged quite poorly. 😂
Boomers in executive positions are trying to push this post pandemic in Malaysia. Result: rank #2 worst country to work
bully for him, may not suit the rest of us!