noun phrase · neutral
work-life balance
UK/ˌwɜːkˈlaɪf ˈbæl.əns/US/ˌwɜrkˈlaɪf ˈbæl.əns/work·life·BAL·ance
the balance between time/energy spent on work and on personal life
Examples
“Maintaining a healthy work-life balance can reduce stress and improve productivity.”
“Many people struggle to achieve a good work-life balance when they start a demanding job.”
“Companies that promote work-life balance often offer flexible hours or remote work.”
Band 8 sentence
“Striking a sensible work-life balance is crucial for long-term mental health and sustained productivity.”
Collocations
- maintain a work-life balance
- achieve a better work-life balance
- promote work-life balance
Word family
Common mistakes
Work-life balance is important.→A good work-life balance is important.
I have not balance between work and life.→I don't have a proper work-life balance.
Say it for a higher band
5free time→6balance between work and life→7+work-life balance
Synonyms
work–family balance
life balance
Easily confused
work–family balance
“If you have young children, work–family balance becomes especially important.”
life balance
“He tries to keep a good life balance by exercising regularly.”
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