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People aim to achieve the balance between their work and lives, but few people achieve it. What are the causes of the problems? How to overcome it?

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Over the
last
 half-century or so, an increasing number of
people
 have become concerned about the so-called
work-life
balance
. As technology has evolved, it seems we are faced with the prospect of an increased amount of leisure
time
,
as a result
 of the numerous tasks artificial intelligence will be able to perform in the near future. Theoretically,
this
 should provide
people
 with a greater degree of leisure
time
, yet increasingly it seems that
people
 are working longer hours and spending less
time
 on the pursuits that matter to them. The main reason
people
 nowadays are unable to achieve an effective
work-life
balance
 is the state of the economy. Since 2008, a growing number of
people
 have found themselves struggling to achieve the things earlier generations seemingly took for granted: property ownership, savings, generous private
pensions
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 funds etc.
This
 has led to
people
 sacrificing more of their own
time
 in order to work longer hours.
As a result
, other areas of life have been neglected. In terms of a solution, the most realistic prescription for the economic ills affecting the world today involves some kind of restructuring of the
neo- liberal
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 economic model.
This
 reform could effectively reduce the growing economic disparity between the rich and the poor and improve personal happiness generally.
This
 may involve those with greater financial means shouldering a higher tax burden, reducing the pay gap between the highest and lowest earners in a company, or a number of other radical solutions traditionally associated with the politics of the left. All of these measures would alleviate the financial burdens of the majority and enable them to achieve a better
work-life
balance
Overall
, it is important to recognise that the principal causes of
this
 state of affairs are economic,
thus
 a radical economic solution is
the
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what is required. Followed by the decrease in economic pressure,
work-life
balance
 is expected to be realized soon.
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Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Work-life balance: the equilibrium between one's job responsibilities and personal life.
  • Overwork: working too hard or for excessive amounts of time.
  • Remote work: working from a location other than the central work office, often from home.
  • Flexible working hours: work hours that are adaptable to suit an employee's needs.
  • Commuting: traveling between one's home and workplace.
  • Digital technology: electronic tools and systems used to generate, store, and process data, often leading to increased connectivity.
  • Disconnect: to detach from technology or work communications, often to establish boundaries.
  • Time management: the ability to use one's time effectively or productively.
  • Prioritize: to determine the order for dealing with tasks according to their importance.
  • Employer support: programs or practices employed by an organization to assist employees in managing work and personal roles.
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