Why is a good work-life balance important?
Finding the right work-life balance is essential for anyone but never more so than for managers and practitioners working across children's services. Stress levels are on the increase, while the lack of balance between work and home life is one of the main causes of mental health problems.
The Health and Safety Executive estimates that 11.3 million working days were lost in the UK in 2013/14 because of work-related stress, depression and anxiety.
Lack of a work-life balance can put us under pressure. When we exceed our personal capacity to cope, it leads to stress. Stress has many symptoms including lack of concentration, loss of objectivity, shorttemperedness, headaches and overreacting, as well as the use of stimulants.
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