We strive to help our employees create a healthy work/life balance at PepsiCo. How do you balance life and work?

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PepsiCo cares about its employees' well-being and strives to promote a sense of community within the workplace. But even in a healthy work culture, it can be challenging to balance your work with the rest of your life. Happy, healthy workers do their job most effectively, which is why your interviewer wants to get a better sense of the strategies you have in place to achieve balance.

Explain how you balance work and life in your current or past roles. It's okay to show that you have a life outside of work! Feel free to share the habits you've developed that allow you to effectively balance your job and life outside of work.

"I prioritize my health and wellness by exercising regularly and attending preventative appointments. I also set boundaries for when I am on my work phone or checking email after hours; that way, I can give my family the time they deserve. Lastly, I take my designated lunch break every day to ensure I'm not skipping meals and to give myself a mental health break."

"I am methodical about my work and schedule. I set reminders on my calendar to stay organized and on time, relying on my google calendar and to-do list. I make sure I can make it to soccer practice each week so I can play in the games on the weekends."

"I find that with the right company, it's simple to balance life and work. The work doesn't feel like a chore when I enjoy what I do. When I'm at home, my family gets my attention first. I take time on the weekends to do things for myself and ensure that I regenerate before the work week begins."