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SUE BLACK

Hi. Welcome to the second half of the course, Returning to STEM, and congratulations on all your hard work so far. This week, it's all about work/life balance. It’s probably a term you’ve heard mentioned many times, but what is work/life balance all about and how can you achieve a balance that's right for you and your own circumstances? How on Earth can you fit in working with all the other demands on your time?

This week, you'll get the chance to reflect on what this means for you, what is important for you, what can you manage, and what are things going to be like when you return to work. Our work/life balance calculator will help you visualise where your time goes, figure out where you can save time, and work smarter.

How will you manage to juggle all the competing demands on your time? You will hear from other returners about what decisions they made, and you'll get some tips on how to achieve the right balance for you. My best tip for achieving a good work/life balance is ask for help. Share responsibilities with others around you, and don't be tempted to be a martyr. Ask for help in organising what needs to be done to make it all happen for you.