Importance of work life balance for mental health

eLdavis

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While having a job and an actual life can be pretty demanding, it is extremely important to have a work life balance. Having a work life balance often helps reduce stress, and prevents burnouts, creating a better overall health.
 
Work-life balance is crucial for mental health, it prevents burnout, reduces stress, and allows time for rest, relationships, and self-care. I’ve noticed that when I set boundaries and disconnect after work, I feel more focused and emotionally steady. Without balance, even meaningful work can become overwhelming.
 
Work and life balance is very important for mental health for many reasons. You have to give time to your family. Otherwise, your family might be deprived of love and affection they deserve. The fact remains that it is very hard to balance things when it comes to balancing life and work. However, it is not impossible to do so. You can spend high-quality time with your family
 
Work-life balance is vital for mental health. When I overworked during a past job, I felt burned out and disconnected. Taking breaks, setting boundaries, and making time for hobbies helped me feel energized and more present, both at work and home.
 
When you are able to rest and work within a balance, your mind would be at rest. And you would be pleased with yourself. Physical stress from excessive work has a negative impact on your mental health and can lead one to depression.
 
The most important priority as a worker us to avoid being totally stressed and burnt out. A balance must be created, you must learn to give yourself a break so as to stay fit for the work else you break down and your mental health will be badly affected.
 
Work-life balance is one hot topic of discussion everywhere. Though people talk a lot about it on various platforms, corporates have a huge list of work ethics and employment friendly stuffs, a lot is lacking in the practical application of these. Many mental health problems are coming out of the long hours work demand that throws life out of balance. They are not only impacting the physical health of people by staying long hours glued to the chairs, it is impacting every other aspects of the life..their family life, relationships and offline socialization etc. It takes a toll on their overall mental and emotional health.
 
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