6 Practical Steps for Work-Life Balance

The Coping Podcast

Dr. Leigh Weisz is the Founder of Coping Partners, a mental health clinic. As a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, she was on staff and affiliated with The Family Institute at Northwestern University for several years. She has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and individual adults in areas such as child and adolescent family therapy, grief and loss, and relationship issues.

Dr. Weisz earned her graduate degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a specialty in children and families. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Spanish from the University of Michigan, having graduated with honors. Dr. Weisz has practiced in community mental health, hospitals, and outpatient family medicine practice settings.

In this episode…

Balancing work and family life can feel like an impossible juggling act. Is it possible to achieve a true work-life balance? What steps can you take to manage personal and professional life effectively?

According to Dr. Leigh Weisz, a clinical psychologist specializing in family and child therapy, you can achieve work-life balance with the right strategies. She notes that letting go of guilt is crucial for managing the pressures of both work and family. Additionally, Dr. Weisz highlights the importance of creating a supportive network and finding ways to make your work environment more accommodating. When implemented, these tips can significantly reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

In this episode of The Coping Podcast, host Dr. Leigh Weisz discusses practical steps to achieve work-life balance. She shares six key strategies, including the importance of letting go of guilt, staying connected with family even when away, and the necessity of self-care. Tune in to discover how these steps can help you manage your responsibilities more effectively and create a healthier, more balanced life.