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Work-Life Balance Is a Cycle, Not an Achievement Despite the resounding evidence that working long hours can be harmful to both employees and employers, many professionals still struggle to overcome their assumptions — and their deeply-ingrained habits — around work hours. What does it take to free yourself from these unhealthy patterns and reach a more sustainable, rewarding work-life balance?
Pause and denormalize.
Take a step back and ask yourself: What is currently causing me stress, unbalance, or dissatisfaction? How are these circumstances affecting how I perform and engage with my job? How are they impacting my personal life? What am I prioritizing? What am I sacrificing? What is getting lost? Only after you take a mental pause and acknowledge these factors can you begin to tackle them.
Pay attention to your emotions.
A rational understanding of the decisions and priorities driving your life is important, but equally important is emotional reflexivity — that is, the capacity to recognize how a situation is making you feel. Awareness of your emotional state is essential in order to determine the changes you want to make in your work and in your life.
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Consider your alternatives.
Before jumping into solutions, first reflect on the aspects of your work and life that could be different in order to better align with your priorities. Are there components of your job that you would like to see changed? How much time would you like to spend with your family, or on hobbies? Improving your situation takes time and experimentation.
Implement changes.
Finally, once you’ve recognized your priorities and carefully considered the options that could help you improve, it’s time to take action. That can mean a “public” change — something that explicitly shifts your colleagues’ expectations, such as taking on a new role that’s designed to be less time-demanding or allows for a compressed-week model — or a “private” change, in which you informally change your work patterns, without necessarily attempting to change your colleagues’ expectations. Importantly, the five steps outlined are not a one-time activity, but rather a cycle of continuous re-evaluation and improvement. For people to make real changes in their lives, they must continuously remember to pause, connect with their emotions, rethink their priorities, evaluate alternatives, and implement changes — throughout their personal and professional lives.
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Restaurants Jack Allen’s Kitchen Lively restaurant & bar for upscale Southwestern cuisine made with ingredients from local farms. 2500 Hoppe Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681 Phone: (512) 215-0372 | Web: jackallenskitchen.com
Good Luck Grill Comfortable outpost for catfish, fried chicken & other Southern classics, plus a kid-friendly patio. 14605 FM973, Manor, TX 78653 Phone: (512) 272-8777 | Web: goodluckgrill.com
Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine Inviting dining room in a modest building where a lengthy menu of regional Indian fare is served. 6001 W Parmer Ln #140, Austin, TX 78727 Phone: (512) 770-1104 | Web: sangamchettinad.com
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Fonda San Miguel
Titaya’s Thai Cuisine
Sophisticated takes on traditional Mexican cuisine served in a colorful, hacienda-style space. 2330 W N Loop Blvd, Austin, TX
Traditional Thai & fusion dishes are served at this popular, modern bistro. 5501 N Lamar Blvd Suite C101, Austin, TX
Pizza Day Storefront delivering creative pies with organic toppings, including vegan & gluten-free options. 10225 Research Blvd #110, Great Hills station, Austin Tx,
Bufalina Due
Tumble22
Top Notch Hamburgers
About Tumble22 Nashville-style hot chicken joint with southern sides, milkshakes, beer, wine & cocktails. 7211 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Austin mainstay since 1971 for burgers & onion rings in a vintage setting with curbside service. 7525 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Shu Shu’s Asian Cuisine
Santorini Cafe
Straightforward Chinese kitchen serving up rice dishes & noodles, plus lunch specials. 8303 Burnet Rd #1, Austin, TX
Gyros, baklava & other Greek snacks served in a cheery white cottage with a wine bar & a patio. 11800 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Handcrafted Neapolitan pies with artisanal ingredients join beer & wine in a cool space. 6555 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX
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EVENTS FEB 19 OUTsider Festival OUTsider is an Austin-based transmedia nonprofit that celebrates the bold originality and creative nonconformity of the LGBTQ+ communities through the presentation of provocative, overlooked and out-of-the-box film, dance, theater, performance art, music, writing and visual art.Learn more at outsiderfest.org.
MAR 17 ABC Kite Fest ABC Kite Fest is one of Austin’s best-known annual events. Everyone is welcome to attend (pets too!). There is no admission to attend or to participate in the contest. Most folks come out to see the spectacular sight of hundreds of kites in the sky and to enjoy a spring day in the park. Details at lostinaustin.org.
JUN 26 African American Book Festival Dr. Roz Oliphant Jones, a longtime educator and bookseller in Austin, Texas had a vision to organize a book festival in Austin similar to the Harlem Book Fair in New York. Since 2007 the festival has grown to include nationally recognized authors, a platform for local and regional authors, literary discussions, children’s activities, and a vendor marketplace. The Austin African American Book Festival, held at the George Washington Carver Library and Museum, is a highly anticipated community event that attracts 400+ festival goers each year. Learn more at aaabookfest.org.
aug 14 PrideDay Whether you’re here for a day or here for a long weekend, we have you covered with the best Pride events around town, from the parade down Congress Avenue to the best after parties all weekend long.
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A Date With Mother Nature
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Even in this back-to-business season, nature outings beckon to supply the recharge you crave. Here, pros show you how to master the day trip and be back at your doorstep with weekend time to spare. “Find rivers, lakes, beaches, or waterfront parks to explore for the perfect mix of activities,” says Diana Lee “The AnyFinder app is a great tool to find beaches using its filter, and AllTrails has search options if you’re looking for a walk near water,” says Mikayla Wujec, a National Geographic Explorer “We typically use the Gaia GPS app for mapping our trails and finding new locations,” says Shequeita Frazier
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How Food Affects The Brain The power of what we eat to influence our mental faculties has been to known to science since the mid-90’s. It was around that time that researchers discovered that brain cells could actually grow and that a key factor in that growth was a person’s diet.
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SUPERFOODS What you eat helps generate healthy neurons with bushes of dendrites or nerve receptors. The right foods also help to keep the brain flexible. You also need premium fuel to energize the brain; though its weight is just two percent of your total body weight, it requires twenty percent of your energy reserves. The right foods also help the brain to manufacture chemicals known as
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EVENTS sep 12 Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival What began as a small hot sauce contest in 1990 has grown into the largest competition of its kind and one of Austin’s largest and best-known annual food events, drawing as many as 10,000 spectators and over 350 entries each year. Details at lostinaustin.org.
oct 21 Austin Film Festival Austin Film Festival & Conference showcases the very best that the city has to offer – convenient downtown venues, fun parties at Austin’s fine bars and restaurants, and community partnerships – while presenting an outstanding program of narrative, animation and documentary features and shorts, including premieres, advanced screenings, and independent films.Learn more at lostinaustin.org.
NOV 5 Rodeo Austin Where weird meets western. March kicks off the festivities. Great rodeo, BBQ tasting, amazing live music, plus Austin’s largest carnival. Learn more at lostinaustin.org.
nov 6 Austin Celtic Festival Austin’s annual Celtic Fest is a multi-stage and programming event of all things Celtic at the beautiful Pioneer Farms in North Austin. It is one of the few remaining festivals dedicated to authentic Celtic traditions. A friendly family event, fun for all ages and opened to all. Music, dance, highland games, Celtic animals, Celtic history, programs and lectures. Learn more at lostinaustin.org.
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AUSTIN LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Health & Wellness Committee maps out strategies to convene healthcare providers to impact the health and wellness of LGBT Austin. AUSTINLGBTCHAMBER.COM | 512.761.5428 EQUALITY TEXAS Equality Texas works to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Texans through political action, education, community organizing, and collaboration. EQUALITYTEXAS.ORG | 512.474.5475 PFLAGAUSTIN PFLAG Austin is a chapter of a national non-profit organization, and provides free, confidential support groups for Austin, Texas area LGBTQ persons (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning) along with their family and friends. PFLAG Austin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a local chapter of the national PFLAG organization. PFLAGAUSTIN.ORG | 512.302.3524 ALLGO allgo nurtures and celebrates queer people of color by building, educating, and mobilizing communities toward a just and equitable society. ALLGO.ORG | 512.472.2001 KINDCLINIC Kind Clinic strives to empower our communities to embrace their sexual health and wellness without fear, shame or judgement. Kind accepts all Texans, providing PrEP, PEP, STI Testing & Treatment, HIV Testing & Care and Gender Affirming Care through both virtual care and our clinics in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio. Come see us. We’d like to see you! KINDCLINIC.ORG | 1-833-WE-R-KIND
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neurotransmitters. Their job is to relay messages from the brain around the body. Antioxidants keep the brain clean by reducing the effect of oxidation on brain cells. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) help to protect cell membranes, transmit messages, reduce inflammation, and supports the reduction of neurons. The brain is 78 percent water, so keeping well hydrated is clearly essential to optimum cerebral performance. SUPERFAT.COM
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CABINETRY Troo Designs ............. front cover, back cover
OBSTETRICIAN-GYNO Vitae Clinic...........................................11
CAFE Radio Coffee & Beer.............................8
REAL ESTATE AGENCY Allure Real Estate.................................11
AUTO DEALER South Austin Nissan.............................8
RESTAURANT Roaring Fork........................................13
CLOTHING STORE Black Feather Vitange Works.............. 17
RETIREMENT HOME Westminster..........................................9
COMPUTER STORE VicomPC................................................ 1
SPORTS COMPLEX Urban Axes..........................................13
CONVENTION CENTER Austin Convention Center... back inside cover
SUPERMARKET Wheatsville Food Co-op........................ 1
GYM Orangetheory Fitness...........................9
TATTOO SHOP Atomic Tattoo...................................... 17
HOTEL Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa.....2-3 LAWN CARE Lawn Love.............................................. 1
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