It’s completely normal to get caught up in your workload every once in a while, maybe stay in the office more than usual or feel a bit tired mid-week, but when work starts to dominate your life, it can lead to burnout and stress and you start to enter the cycle of an unhealthy work-life balance.
No matter how much dedication and love you have for your job, it’s important to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life. So, here are some surefire signs you need to make some adjustments to it.
- Non-existent social life
If you can’t remember the last time, you had a proper hang out with your friends or you had fun family time, then it’s a red flag. Having a social life is crucial for maintaining your mental health and your everyday life shouldn’t revolve around your work.
- Always thinking about work
During the holidays, you still think of all your unfinished tasks and upcoming meetings, which is extremely draining. It’s important to establish boundaries and give yourself time to recharge without thinking about deadlines and emails but instead focusing on having fun and enjoying your holiday.
- Not enough time for hobbies
Instead of practicing your favorite hobbies like swimming, painting or just going on a walk, your main focus is always on work. You’ve slowly abandoned your hobbies and all things that used to bring you joy during your free time.
- You feel tired most of the time
Having no physical or emotional energy to do anything after work, may be a sign that you are overworked and need a break to destress. It is crucial to make time for yourself to rest after working hours. If you face one or more of these signs, it is the time to prioritize self-care. Try making more time for friends and family, give yourself time