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How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance

1 Often, work takes precedence over everything else

in our lives. Our desire to succeed professionally can push

us to set aside our own well-being. Creating a harmonious

4 work-life balance or work-life integration is critical to

improve not only our physical, emotional and mental

well-being, but it's also important for our career.

7 In short, work-life balance is the state of

equilibrium where a person equally prioritizes the demands

of one's career and the demands of one's personal life.

10 Some of the common reasons that lead to a poor work-life

balance include: increased responsibilities at work, working

longer hours, increased responsibilities at home, having

13 children, among others.

A good work-life balance, said Chris Chancey,

career expert and CEO of Amplio Recruiting, has numerous

16 positive effects, including less stress, a lower risk of burnout

and a greater sense of well-being. This not only benefits

employees but employers, too.

19 When creating a schedule that works for you, think

about the best way to achieve balance at work and in your

personal life.

22 Here are eight ways to create a better work-life

balance:

1. Accept that there is no 'perfect' work-life

25 balance.

2. Find a job that you love.

3. Prioritize your health.

28 4. Don't be afraid to unplug.

5. Take a vacation.

6. Make time for yourself and your loved ones.

31 7. Set boundaries and work hours.

8. Set goals and priorities (and stick to them).

“Work-life balance will mean different things to different

34 people because, after all, we all have different life

commitments”, said Chancey. “In our always-on world,

balance is a very personal thing, and only you can decide the

37 lifestyle that suits you best”.

Internet: <www.businessnewsdaily.com> (adapted).

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