What is work-life-balance? As the name suggests it is the management of time for your personal and professional life. It is important for any individual to manage the time they dedicate to their personal and professional life, if the time is not managed correctly then it may lead to destruction of either of the lives.

A good work life balance reduces stress and absenteeism whereas it increases positivity, productivity and prevents burnout at the work place. Managing work life balance is employer’s responsibility however individual professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone working needs to make sure that they follow a balanced lifestyle.

Work life balance is does not mean an equal balance of personal and professional, it is practically impossible at times to give equal time to both. However, it’s still true that “all work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” You need work-life balance.

Here are a few tips to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

• Manage your time.
• Prioritize your time.
• Your own work-space environment according to your liking.
• Make exercise a must do not a should do in your day to day life.
• Choose a skill or work that you love.

If Working as an individual/entrepreneur, find a Co-Working space as it is cost effective and comes with an added benefit of being surrounded with like-minded professionals

Be Realistic and optimistic

It is “OK” to take a break during work hours

It is “OK” to take a holiday once in a while, preferably at least once in 8-12 months

Take it lightly! Work is important to earn however, it is also important to stay “HEALTHY” and “HAPPY” in order to spend what you have earned.