Finding the right balance between work, family and leisure time is often difficult.

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Das Video zum Text - Work Life Balance

The balance between family and career is not always easy, even for people without family responsibilities. You are often asked to do more than you can do at work. A balanced relationship between professional and private life is then difficult. The aim of work-life balance is to bring working life and private life into harmony. There are several ways to achieve this. Possibilities, both for physical and psychological balance.

Neglecting one's private life has a serious impact on your health. The consequences are often burnout or signs of exhaustion such as tinnitus. It is assumed that neglecting your private life does not endanger any job, but that is wrong. As soon as your health suffers, your performance at work, family and friends suffers as well. It is important that you set yourself goals that you can achieve.

Relaxation is necessary after the tension at work: Take a bath, listen to relaxation music, do some sports during housework, spend time with children or friends and the like. Make fixed appointments for cinema, theatre, sports, food, etc. These appointments should be just as important for you as your job. Time management is the most important thing here. Planning your appointments precisely and correctly will give you time for private things. Physical health is also important. Do sport, eat healthy and take time out.

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You should definitely consult a doctor if even holidays and leisure time are no longer sufficient to regenerate yourself. Your family doctor should be your first point of contact. He can refer you if necessary if you need further specialist medical or psychological care. Outpatient, day-care or inpatient psychotherapy can be useful, depending on how severe the effects already are.
You can also turn to self-help groups. Conversations and exchanges with other patients can help.