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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 problem and how to overcome it?

Owning a perfect
life
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balance
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 in both
work
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 and daily routine is always a dream for everyone, but fewer people achieve
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 goal. In
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 essay, I will discuss the reasons, and
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 describe the solutions to the problems in the following paragraphs. With the rise of the high living standard, people's motivations for enhancing
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also
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 grow up, which contributes to an increase in expenses,
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, people need to
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 more to get more salary for purchasing. Take my colleague as an example,
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 to a full-time job, she
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 works a second job on the weekends, owing to her wanting to buy a luxury car as a transport
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 of taking a simple walk.
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, without enough relaxation and having long-time
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, she got a bad living quality. To tackle
this
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 problem, individuals need to minimize desires and learn how to get fulfilment through already owning things, and
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work
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-time will return to normal accompanied by a satisfied living.
On the other hand
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, working overtime is definitely supposed to play an essential part in breaking the
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 between
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 and everyday living. It is true that
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 a lack of home time, an increasing number of individuals are suffering from both mental and physical problems, leading to a poor value of living.
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, my dad used to be a workaholic, who worked 16 hours a day every day, resulting in a lack of sleep, and
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 had an impact on his health. Even though he had a great performance on his job, he struggled with health problems and lost his wellness living.
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, the problem could be addressed by reducing working time to average hours, and once the time is twisted into normal, a better
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 has come.
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, achieving a
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 between
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 and personal
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 can be challenging, but it is essential for a happy
life
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. In my opinion, if individuals can manage their workload or reduce their emotional wants, it becomes easier to strike a
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 between
work
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 and personal
life
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.

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Focus on developing a clearer thesis statement in the introduction to directly address the essay prompt.
coherence and cohesion
Enhance paragraph transitions to ensure a smoother flow of ideas throughout the essay, promoting better coherence.
coherence and cohesion
Introduce a wider range of linking devices and topic sentences at the beginning of each paragraph to improve cohesion.
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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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