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The world of business is becoming busier as the years go by, and modern workers are receiving a lot of strain from the never-ending office emails, less job security and turbulent economic conditions. But how do you recognise that your work-life balance is awry – and what can you do about it to avoid burn out? 1) You're always thinking about work This is probably the number one sign that things are out of kilter. While most people with a demanding job find it hard to forget about work completely when they are away from the office, if you wake up in the middle of the night obsessing about the next day's marketing meeting, then maybe things are getting on top of you. Another sign is Sunday-night blues, which get worse and worse as Monday morning approaches. Weekends are meant for relaxation and family time, not stressing about what you need to do in the working week. 2) Your family time is suffering Following on from this point, think about how much time...

The idea of working from home is often misinterpreted as sitting around your house in your PJ’s all day with unlimited supply of food and beverages. As good as this sounds, working from home actually requires a significant amount of motivation and self-discipline. At work you are surrounded by professionalism which applies a motivational attitude throughout your day. However, at home you are within your own personal comfort zones with a sense of a relaxed and laid-back attitude. Therefore, how do you resist the temptation to lie around and do the odd hour of work? Read the tips below to find out. Set an alarm for a normal waking up time We all know what it’s like to wake up on our day off and take advantage of the soft duvet knowing we don’t have to hit the snooze button. However, even though you don’t have to get up to travel to work, you should still treat the day like a normal working day. In your head you will convince yourself that having an extra hour of rest won’t creat...

It is the end of the week, and what makes it even better is the fact that today is World Environment Day! The United Nations created today as the primary vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness for the environment. Over many years it has become more and more popular and is now considered a global platform for public outreach, giving over 100 countries the opportunity to celebrate the planet’s environment. Today serves as the people’s day encouraging us to do something positive for the environment, inspiring a wide collection of power that generates positivity on the planet. The theme for today is “Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with care”. It clearly highlights that humanity, the environment and the economy functionality ultimately depend upon the care and management of the plant’s natural resources. However, evidence shows that people consume far more natural resources than what the planet can sustainably provide. Many ecosystems on Earth are in critical danger ...