Work-Life Balance Vocabulary

verb to relax or slow down; to make less intense or severe

• It is important to ease up on the strict regulations to promote innovation in the industry.
• Hey, ease up on the criticism, I'm doing the best I can.
• Dude, ease up, no need to stress over it.
• Sometimes you just need to ease up and go with the flow of life.

adjective describing something that causes extreme tiredness or fatigue

• The long and exhaustive process of conducting research can be mentally draining.
• I find it exhausting to clean the house after a long day at work.
• I'm so beat after that workout, it was absolutely exhausting.
• Dealing with his constant complaints is like running a marathon, truly exhausting.

noun a married man considered in relation to his spouse

• The husband of the queen is often referred to as the king consort.
• My husband and I are planning a weekend getaway.
• My hubby is always there to support me no matter what.
• The husband of success is hard work and determination.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• It is important to take time to carefully review the contract before signing.
• Hey, just take your time and think about it before making a decision.
• Dude, just chill out and take your sweet time with it.
• Sometimes you need to take time to smell the roses and appreciate the little things in life.

noun a holiday or vacation spent doing the same sort of work as one does at their job

• Despite being a bus driver, he decided to take a busman’s holiday and travel by train for his vacation.
• Even though she works at a bakery, she took a busman’s holiday and spent her day off baking at home.
• The mechanic took a busman’s holiday and spent his weekend fixing up old cars for fun.
• As a chef, going to a cooking class on her day off was like a busman’s holiday for her.

noun a compound noun referring to the balance between technology use and other aspects of life

• Maintaining a healthy tech-life balance is essential for overall well-being and productivity.
• I need to work on my tech-life balance because I've been spending too much time on my phone.
• Dude, you seriously need to chill out and work on your tech-life balance.
• Finding the right tech-life balance is like walking a tightrope between work and personal life.

noun a blend of the words 'fun' and 'unemployment', used to describe the enjoyable aspects of being temporarily unemployed

• After losing his job, he embraced the concept of funemployment by taking time to travel and explore new hobbies.
• I'm currently in a phase of funemployment, so I'm enjoying some time off before looking for a new job.
• I'm living the funemployed life right now - no work, all play!
• Funemployment is like a temporary vacation from the stress of work, allowing you to recharge and reset.

noun a made-up word combining 'mom' and 'marathon' to refer to a busy and active day or period in the life of a mother

• The momathon event was organized to celebrate and honor the hard work of mothers.
• I'm so tired after that momathon of cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the kids all day.
• I can't believe she pulled off that momathon of a birthday party for her kid!
• Her daily routine felt like a never-ending momathon of tasks and responsibilities.