An imbalance between life and work can create a number of issues and problems from an organizational standpoint. In this online article by Susan Ward, Work-Life Balance: What Is It? (thebalancesmb.com), Ward discusses how much a good foundation rooted in work-life balance can help improve work performance while reducing stress. It is important from a leadership standpoint to put emphasis on giving workers time to pend with friends, family and even alone. Doing this will improve productivity and retention in the long run, resulting in success for all parties involved.
Share in the comments below some of the times you felt overworked and how you overcame it.
The times that I feel the most overworked as a softball coach is during the final few weeks of season. This is when winning becomes more crucial as we begin our fight for a championship so maintaining a positive work-life balance is the most important.
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