8 ways to achieve Work-life balance in these testing times

Work Life Balance

Work Life Balance

It has become an increasingly difficult time achieve work-life balance in today’s unpredictable and fast-paced business world. We are living in sad times where we are growing closer through technology and social media and distanced from our personal lives.

This is our second nature now to check emails at all hours, and answer business calls at the dinner table. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is not only important for health and relationships, but it also improves our productivity and performance.

Here are few tips that can help to achieve a healthy lifestyle ensuring work-life balance is there.

  1. Implement short breaks throughout the day 

The human body was not designed to stare at a bright screen for hours on end. It is not good for our health, or our mental wellbeing. Take small breaks at regular intervals and sip water or look at greenery.

  • Indulge in Physical activities

Physical activity is a must these days. Through this you can get your heart rate up and generate endorphins. These hormones boost you to feel more positive and good about yourself. Doing this will help you sleep better, give you more energy, and have a positive outlook.

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  • Encourage Hobbies

Take time to indulge in your hobbies like reading, painting, photography, and dancing. A good work-life balance is not only limited to giving importance to work and family. It’s also about giving importance to the things that one loves doing on a personal level.

  • Pet-Friendly Workspace

With millennials and Gen z’s pet-friendly workspaces are booming all over the world. They let you have pets at your work-place and give them time and care they deserve. This helps you to give mental peace and create a cheerful atmosphere.

  • Don’t stress over office matters at home

There are lots of better things to do other than that. Keep office matters confined to the workplace and do not waste time on them away from work. 

  • Know your abilities and your limits.

Know what you are capable of, and always believe in your ability at work. Similarly, it is vital to know your limitations and boundaries to don’t bite off more than you can chew.

  • Don’t overcommit

Learn to draw a fine line between commitment and overcommitment at work. If you overcommit yourself you are leaving no personal time for yourself and taking a bad toll on your health.

  • Always be positive

Stay positive and optimistic about everything. Everyone goes through tough times; it is important to remember that nothing is permanent and that everything changes eventually.

About Monica Aggarwal

Embark on a journey of advocacy and enlightenment with Monica Aggarwal. Through her compassionate storytelling, Monica sheds light on the intricate tapestry of workers' rights, fostering awareness and understanding in our collective pursuit of a fair and just work environment.

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