Work-life balance

[heera72]

In the demanding world that we live in, where we have normalized hustle culture, it is very important to find a work-life balance for our overall well-being. Work-life balance is essential for maintaining overall well-being, reducing stress, and preventing burnout. It allows individuals to allocate time for personal interests, family, and self-care, improving mental and physical health. A balanced lifestyle enhances productivity and job satisfaction, making employees more engaged and motivated. It also fosters better relationships, as people can spend quality time with loved ones without work-related distractions.  

[Alisse]

Hi @heera72 

Thank you for sharing your thougthts, you make some incredibly important points.

I completely agree that work-life balance is vital for our mental health and overall wellbeing.

Looking back on my younger years, today's society feels much more fast paced and driven by instant grativation in compaison. 

It seems our attention spans are shorter and our ability to be fully present is suffering. 

While "hustle culture" is a reality, I believe it's important to strive for  balance wherever possible.  I understand how challenging this can be, especially during a cost of living crisis, but making time for family, friends, hobbies and self-care is essential for both living and working well.

Wishing you harmony in your work-life balance and moments to experience the awe of life.

Kindly Alisse

[Hope2Recovery]

Hi @heera72  

I can relate to and understand where you're coming from, I fell into this trap many times in my previous jobs. It's a soul-sucking experience where you ending hating life altogether. Organisations need to recognise this and put in measures to make sure their workers are not getting burnt out, and have a safe and comfortable place to work each day. Because of this, I have reduced my hours at work to a 4-day working week, it made a big difference, I understand this is not possible for many to do, however, our mental and physical health should be our top priority, thank you for sharing and take care. 

[heera72]

Absolutely, our mental and physical health should be our top priority.