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Work-life: a healthy balance by Atilade Faith.


Achieving a work-life balance.

In today's fast-paced world achieving work-life balance has become critical for maintaining one's physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Having the right balance between professional commitments and personal pursuits is not just a goal; it's key to leading a fulfilling and sustainable life. It is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and productivity. Here are some tips for achieving a healthy work-life balance.

Setting boundaries around work hours, and avoiding working overtime unless necessary can help maintain a balance and prevent work from interfering with personal life.

Prioritize tasks: use time-management techniques to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency. Focus on high-impact tasks to enhance productivity. 

Use the power of technology to work efficiently and effectively, remember the goal is to work smart.

Prioritize self-care such as exercising, healthy eating habits, meditation, hobbies, and getting sufficient sleep. Self-care is important for maintaining energy, alleviating stress, and improving focus. It prevents burnout and improves overall performance.

Taking regular breaks even if it's just for a few minutes prevents burnout and increases productivity. It can be leaving your desk to get something, or stretching if you're sitting behind a desk all day.

Communicating with higher-ups about work needs and realistic expectations for work, about having a flexible schedule. Communication helps to create a positive work environment.

Always evaluate your work-life balance and make changes where needed.

The importance of a work-life balance is not just an individual thing but a collective responsibility that society must recognize and support. By acknowledging that, we can create a culture that promotes overall well-being and individual fulfillment leading to increased productivity, improved mental well-being and overall quality of life.

References
Journal of occupational health psychology.
The international journal of human resource management.
How to set healthy work life boundaries by the Harvard business review.

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