Did you know that Work-Life balance cuts stress-related health costs annually ($344 billion)? Work-Life balance prevents costly errors and mistakes. And maybe more important: The right Work-Life balance gets your life back. Also, you have probably heard of "Burnout Syndrome". Like preventive care, work-life balance isn't on the radar until it is too late and things are unbalanced. Stress and burnout are running wild, and along with them health and retention bills - so why wait?Many Americans these days work not 40 or 45 hours a week - but up to 50-60 hours. More time at work means less time with your family and friends - and less time for yourself. Constant stress will not only have a negative effect on your social life, but also on your health and mental stability. Eventually, you may ask yourself "Do I work to live - or do I live to work?".
For that very reason, we advise you to setting boundaries & stick to them! Here some tips:
- Healthy diet, enough physical exercise & plenty of sleep
- Do not take on responsibilities that are not your own. If it is somebody else's responsibility to get something done, let him/her do it.
- If you have a contract to work 40 hours a week, then work 40 hours a week - and not a minute longer. Your private life is at least as important. Have fun with family & friends, take time for yourself - and enjoy your life!
