In modern society, work and family are no longer two "parallel roads". They hit each other every day, affecting each other in very quiet but persistent ways. An efficient person often brings positive energy home; on the contrary, prolonged work pressure can become a fuel for family conflicts.
When work goes smoothly, the family benefits
Working capacity is not only professional, but also the ability to manage time, emotions and pressure. People who are masters of the work often have a better sense of control over their lives, thereby being patient and understanding of their loved ones.
According to Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer - professor of organizational behavior at Stanford University (USA), "working hard is one of the biggest sources of damage to family relationships, because it depletes human emotional energy". When workers are constantly tired and angry, they easily bring those negative emotions home without knowing it.
In reality, families with stable work pillars often maintain a regular pace of life, communicate actively and have less conflict. Stable income helps reduce financial anxiety, one of the common causes of stress in couples.
Family is the "rear end" of working capacity
On the contrary, the quality of family affection also strongly affects labor productivity. A home without sharing and often conflict makes it difficult for people in the house to concentrate, reduces motivation and is easily exhausted.
Ms. Emma Seppälä - Scientific Director of the Center for Compassion and Forgiveness Research, University of Stanford (USA) - said: "Emotional support from the family helps people recover faster from stress, increase concentration and creativity at work". In other words, the family is the place where the workers are "charged" mentally.
In married life, listening and sharing about work is not to complain, but to understand. When a husband or wife feels supported, they tend to be more effortful and more responsible for both work and family.
The problem is not choosing a job or family, but learning to balance. Work effectively to have time for the family; and nurture a warm family to work better. It is a closed circle, if one link is broken, the whole system will be turned loose.
In an increasingly pressured society, maintaining the ability to work persistently and have healthy family affection is not luck, but the result of awareness, discipline and mutual respect.
