What is meant by Work/life balance?

This is not only about getting the balance right between our physical and mental health but also between our personal and work life - what is often called work/life balance. In today's highly technological and busy world many people find it very difficult to separate out work from leisure and family time especially if they are self employed or have a senior post.

However, it is essential for individual wellbeing to keep an appropriate balance between not only work and life more generally but also the different aspects of our life. Each individual will have a balance that is 'right' for them and this is likely to be different at different stages of their life.

When looking at our total wellbeing we need to have a balance between our:

• Economic wellbeing
• Psychological wellbeing
• Social wellbeing
• Emotional wellbeing
• Physical wellbeing
• Spiritual wellbeing

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