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title: Five measures to better work-life balance
description: Balance between work and life has always been important, and it is now more important than ever. Even mentally unplugging and unwinding might be difficult as work outside of the office is happening more frequently. Burnout has very negative effects on productivity, engagement, and retention that have a daily impact on businesses across all industries.
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# [Five measures to better work-life balance](https://20066742.hs-sites.com/five-measures-to-better-work-life-balance)

 Written by [Umar Aziz](https://20066742.hs-sites.com/author/umar-aziz) | 12-Jul-2022 7:47:19 PM

A strong work-life balance is a necessary component of a healthy workplace. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance reduces stress and guards against burnout in the office. Chronic stress is one of the most common health issues at work. It may have physical adverse effects such as hypertension, digestive problems, chronic aches and pains, and cardiac problems. Chronic stress can also be harmful to mental health because it's linked to a higher risk of anxiety, insomnia, and depression.

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