People aim to achieve a balance between their work and lives, but few people achieve it. what are the causes of this problem? How to overcome it?

In recent decades, working started to occupy long hours daily, making it hard to find a balance between life and work. Even though achieving

this

is the main aim of many people but only a few succeed. So what are the possible reasons behind

this

problem ? And what are the solutions to overcome it ?

First

of all, there are multiple causes behind the lack of free time while being employed. One of them is that most companies have strict working hours with one short lunch break throughout the day. These times might be extended

further

due to the calls and reunions leading to overworking.

This

latter can cause burnout, and

therefore

the lack of socializing and exchanging outside of the workplace. Some companies, in the USA

for example

, have 9 to 5 active hours and end up not respecting the recommended working times. Another reason to explain

this

phenomenon is the pursuit of career evolution and prioritizing it over leisure, especially in the younger population. Being ambitious is a positive trait,

however

, overdoing it might be bad for mental health. Some research studies on youth,

for instance

, proved that overproducing has a negative impact in the long term, causing serious issues

such

as depression. So how could the population overcome

this

issue ? Employers should respect the legal employment phases without adding extra work past these times,

therefore

giving their employees more time for the enjoyment of life.

Moreover

, younger workers should be more in touch with their mental and physical health and avoid expanding their careers over their own well-being. Companies should

also

organise after-work parties and gatherings to contribute to destressing their staff. An example to illustrate

that is

common leisure, done in France

for instance

, which is co-workers enjoying drinks at local bars. To summarize, it is crucial for the population to find a life and work balance because it will impact positively the employees, contributing to maintaining their health and

consequently

making them more productive.