Many people argue that stress-related illnesses are widespread everywhere. I believe that this trend is caused by a lack of work-life balance. This essay will discuss the problem of poor time management skills and suggest certain measures such as raising public awareness.
Some of the major causes of stress-related disorders are excessive workload and the difficulty of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Many people take on overtime or more tasks to earn more money because their salary alone is not enough for the monthly expenses. Hence, they may develop health complications due to pressure. A clear example of this would be working overtime in China, where it is considered that an employee is committed and loyal to the company if they overwork and thus, will be able to earn more.
To address this problem, there are many solutions such as limiting overtime and bringing the issue to public attention. Companies can decrease overtime working hours or provide a flexible schedule in order to improve their employees’ health. Also, by improving public understanding of the time management skills, it can help others become aware of health complications that are caused by stress. For instance, the Bell Canada company has an awareness-raising program, more supporting work arrangement and some trainings for learning how to have a good work-life balance.
In conclusion, the increased stress-related illnesses that are caused by imbalance between work and personal life can be
avoided if humans draw public attention to