Growing up older always takes you towards a time when you should start working to support your life. Everyone chooses their field of work and starts working to earn and spend. But in this hustle-bustle, losing control over life has become quite common.

People often sacrifice their lifestyle for work, thinking that earning today will improve their future. It’s indeed true but they fail to realize that money is not everything if you don't have a healthy body to spend it on.

The truth is that spending your hard-earned money on medicines that you could not have needed if you self-cared hurts the most. That's why we have compiled a few self-care tips to maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

1.   Practice Time Management

Time is money is a famous quote people often use to show how dedicating their time to the right thing can get them more money. But there are two bank accounts to put your time into: one is your work, and the other is your health. Whether you are an office goer or a self-employed person, you should always have a set amount of time to dedicate to your official work. As an office goer you already have work hours so try to do all your work within those hours. If you have a business, find the best hours to work and stick to them. The time you are now left with goes to your health, including exercise, sleep, interacting with your children and loved ones, etc. 

2.   Practice Activities

Now, the second tip is what will keep your physical health organized. Self-care is often looked at as a luxury, but it's not. It's important and can be done irrespective of how much you make in a month. Self-care refers to practices that make your body healthy and active and here’s how to do it:

●      Do yoga and regular exercise in the morning or/and evening.

●      Make some hobbies like reading a book before you go to bed.

●      Make sure that what you are consuming daily is healthy and balanced.

●      Take your meals at a fixed time daily, and don't delay your meals at any cost.

These are some practices for self-care, and many others are here too. However, these are the most basic ones and should be incorporated first.

3.   Practice e-Detox

How we work today includes many devices like laptops, smartphones, and PCs in our daily tasks. While it's understandable that you can't eliminate them, a break from these light-emitting screens is crucial. So, take short breaks in between doing your work. 

Then there is social media, which is a good place to make new friends and spend time; but think these platforms are also time machines. Do a challenge, put a clock by your side, and start your usual social media session.

Now, when you think you are bored, check what time is. If it's more than what you have expected, don't freak out as you didn't time travel but wanted your time unknowingly. So now you have my point, right?

Wrapping Up

A healthy work-life balance is mandatory; investing in it is no waste. The above tips are best to balance your work and life through self-care. However, you should also know that self-care is a routine, not a course. So, you can't leave once you feel fit, healthy, and balanced. Otherwise, things will not take much time to take a U-turn.