With the job market as unstable as it is these days, one almost feels privileged to have a job.

This often means that people will do anything to keep their jobs, even if it means sacrificing hours out of their personal time. And before they know it, work has taken over their lives.

Working doesn’t necessarily mean sitting at your desk all day; this could refer to taking work home as well or simply not switching your mind off from work-related issues.

For those working from home, it’s even harder because they never leave the “office,” which makes it harder to switch off.

This is how many people end up losing their passion for their work and fail to do their best.

Inevitably, this leads to burnout and unproductivity.

On the other end, your personal life starts to suffer. You spend less time with family and friends.

You don’t make time for yourself. You’re constantly exhausted because you don’t allow yourself time to unwind.

For many people, this leads to stress, anxiety and depression.

In order to protect your mental health and be productive in the workplace, it’s important to find a balance between your work and your personal life.

This is referred to as work-life balance.

Here are tips on how you can achieve a work-life balance, live a more productive life and protect yourself from burnout.

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