The Work/Life Balance And Why It Might Save Your Life

We’ve come a long way in the last few decades but in a time where technology allows us to talk to anyone in the world instantly for free, we’ve never been more lonely as a people. Work takes more and more of our time and the level of stress which some people suffer has actually become a health issue in itself. Even if you absolutely love what you do for a living you’ve got to draw a line somewhere. Everyone is entitled to their own time and space and everyone needs time with friends, family and the ones they love.

The work/life balance needs to be a positive one. Spending some time with people you like or even love is a fantastic way to relieve stress and take your mind off of work for a while! Make sure to leave time to yourself, never give up your lunch break unless you’re entirely happy to.

For a lot of people striking this balance is difficult and quite often jobs require more and more of you until all you do is eat, sleep and work. When you’re thinking about how much time you actually spend working, don’t forget to factor in the time it takes you to travel there and then back again. A commute can be just as stressful as working and I know plenty of people who finish work at 5.30 and don’t get home until seven at the earliest!

Essentially don’t get burnt out. If you’re doing what you love then that’s great but even the best jobs in the world can take a toll if you spend too much of your own time doing them. There has to be a line drawn somewhere and your friends and family will thank you for drawing it sooner rather than later!