"It can sometimes feel like there's a never-ending list of tasks to get through, especially in an era of increased working flexibility, suggests Harvard Business Review, with people burned out by the demand to meet new and fast-changing targets. These six business leaders ensure they make space in their calendars for family, hobbies, and relaxation. The result is an effective work/life balance. Here are six ways to take time away from the demands of business."
""Everything moves at such a fast pace and develops so quickly that it's hard to be in the moment," he said. Also: 5 ways volunteer work pays off - even for the busiest executive Hitting the hills gives Rissmann the chance to forget about work and focus on something else. "When you're in the mountains, you're climbing for nine or 10 hours, and you're absolutely in the moment," he said. "When I reach the summit in the evening, there's nothing else I'm thinking about, and that, for me, is a key part. It's physically exhausting, but mentally absolutely recovering.""
Fast-changing targets and increased working flexibility are driving widespread burnout as people struggle to meet rapidly shifting demands. Six business leaders deliberately schedule family time, hobbies, outdoor activities, and relaxation to preserve mental energy and maintain productivity. Activities include long mountain climbs that force full presence, purposeful family time, and creative hobbies that enable mental recovery. Planning and protecting calendar space for nonwork commitments delivers better work/life balance. Prioritizing physical exertion, nature exposure, and meaningful downtime helps reduce stress, improve focus, and sustain long-term professional effectiveness.
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