A Work Life Balance

They say you must surround yourself around people you aspire to become. My Chiropractor, Dr Adrian Couzner from Chirosports is one of those people. He has his bases covered in all areas of his life and has simultaneously managed to work out the perfect 'Work Life Balance'.  Adrian just launched a Facebook page dedicated to just this, he aims to inspire and empower people to take control and achieve this. I am intrigued by this concept and I decided to ask Adrian a few questions about it!

What are your top 3 tips for a good work life balance?

1. Find a vocation rather than a job, that way work is never about at ends to a means, it’s about your calling.
2. Have a values list and live according to your values  That way, life will feel completely congruent.
3. Health is everything, without it, nothing else matters.  So work on it!!

What are your suggestions for a stressed or overworked person?

•  Come to terms with the fact that somewhere deep inside it makes you feel important, significant and needed to be that overworked/stressed.

•  Make sure you look after your health.  Sleep, energy and your immune system will be the first to suffer if you don’t invest in your health.

• Spend time doing things that connect you with your values, that way you will feel more inspired and energised to get back to work.

•  Get yourself a mentor, someone who can guide you through this patch. (check out my facebook page Work Life Balance).

 What are your tips for a successful marriage?

• Share similar morals, beliefs and values.

• Communication is the key.

• Be a better listener.

• Have fun, make each other laugh.

• Kids come second, partner comes first.

Is there someone in your life who inspires you with their work life balance?

I think positively or negatively we develop our perspective on the world firstly from our parents.  I was lucky enough to have amazing parents as my role models.  As much as they both had professional careers, I always felt like they were there for us and that they weren’t slaves to the 9-5 routine (that’s what we called it in the 80’s).  My parents juggled with ease their work, family, sports, friendships and most importantly their relationship.

How do you recalibrate?

There is nothing like kids to bring you back to the real world.  

A few short minutes can bring you back into focus real quick.  But for those who don’t have kids, I think you need to rely on your values list and do things that connect you with your values.  That way you are living to your highest purpose.  For some that is health, family/loved ones and for others it’s travel.

Where is your favourite travel destination?

That is a hard one…..I’d have to say Greece.  It has amazing scenery, history and culture.  They love family and food, which are very important to me.  They also have picturesque islands and beaches, where life is all about the simple important pleasures.  

Tell me about a time where you followed your heart and went against grain.

My career was taking off and I decided to take a break from work and go on a 6 month adventure with my new girlfriend (now wife, Simone).  My head was telling me to continue building and establishing myself in the Chiropractic world, but my heart was telling me to go have some fun.  Often we are crippled by our thoughts of what we are losing, rather than the potential for gain.  Despite not working for 6 months and spending all the money I had saved, it solidified my relationship with Simone and well the rest is history as far as that is concerned!!  It by no way slowed my financial success either and it definitely broadened my horizons.  The heart is always right!!

More about Adrian...

Dr Adrian Couzner has been a Chiropractor for 20 years and more recently a Work Life Balance advocate.  He runs 2 successful Chirosports clinics and the facebook page, Work Life Balance.  He is a husband and father to 4 children, Finn, Ocea, Cy and Tay.  He originates from South Australian and now resides on Sydney’s North Shore. 

Those closest to him have looked on with envy as he juggled running 2 Chiropractic clinics (himself consulting with over 140 clients per week), managing his family commitments and still approaching life with a calm, yet energetic passion.

For more information on Dr Adrian Couzner, go to www.chirosports.com.au or on Facebook.