Life can sometimes be challenging, but with the right tools at your disposal, you can cope with obstacles much more easily. For this reason, today, we want to focus on you and how iCard can help you in achieving the desired work-life balance. Your job and financial management take up most of your time and energy, which is why finding the perfect balance can be the key to prosperity and well-being. With the help of various digital instruments, you can minimize your worries.
The list of stressful events can vary, and being aware of them can help you overcome them. We want to make sure you have sufficient information on the possible outcomes. What can you do about an eventual burnout? How can you reduce the stress over your monthly bills? What are some ways to enjoy your current state more?
Let’s have a look!
Burnout – causes and handling
Burnout is increasingly common and is triggered primarily by excessive workload and stress. Unfortunately, it is rarely spoken about at the workplace. Burnout is usually accompanied by a feeling of worry and anxiety about various things in life that you feel responsible for. Your salary, monthly expenses, and the pressure to cover your monthly bills on time are just a few of the things that can cause a negative effect on your body and mental state in the long term.
Most people often ignore the “red flags” at their job, although they can be highly noticeable: toxic work environment, inability to finish your tasks on time due to heavy workload, conflicts with colleagues, monotonous responsibilities, feeling underpaid and not appreciated enough.
Take care of yourself, and don’t just think these alarms will go away on their own because they probably won’t. Talk with your superior and make a change before it’s too late. It’s also very important to treat your body well – eat healthy, drink enough water, and get 7-8 hours of sleep every day. Prepare your weekly schedule and budget so you can easily manage the essentials.
Shifting your priorities is of the utmost importance to maintaining balance in your life. Consider finding a hobby you’ll really enjoy to help you feel more relaxed. It can even be your side hustle, thanks to which you can earn more and worry less about your finances. Then, we’re sure you’ll feel better!
How do people in Europe reach their work-life balance?
Research shows that countries like Luxembourg, Spain, Denmark, The Netherlands, and Sweden (and many more) have a high work-life balance indexing. Compared to the US, such a harmony is possible because the EU forbids a workweek above 48 hours. In recent years, some countries have also adopted a four-day workweek to increase productivity and satisfaction at work.
Besides having various employee benefits, the Europeans with the best work-life balance take care of themselves in and out of the office. Having their due amount of lunch break, not leaving their workplace later than they’re supposed to, and spending quality time with their friends and family are the keys to reaching harmony in life.
In many countries like Norway and Denmark, employees are encouraged to take their 5-week annual leave completely, which is an excellent way to get some rest and take care of themselves. Plenty of corporations offer extra or unlimited days off for the sake of the work-life balance.
Being financially independent and operating your savings and expenses is equally important. Despite the popular belief that money management can be difficult to accomplish, digital wallets prove the opposite. iCard, as such, is your companion for tracking every transaction, covering your liabilities, paying in different currencies (when traveling abroad), and feeling safe and secure with every payment. How? Just follow below.
iCard: an app for stress-free money management
Having a digital wallet gives you plenty of opportunities to manage your finances effortlessly and keep any anxiety about money under control. Not only can you follow every movement in your account thanks to instant notifications, but you can also track every past transaction to understand your spending habits better. Yet, with iCard, there’s plenty more that will ease your life!
You can open accounts in different currencies for your various needs. Maybe you need an account in GBP when you travel within the UK? Maybe you took up a side hustle and want to have a savings account? Or maybe you want to start investing and open an account in EUR to avoid conversion rates? We’ve got you covered!
As simple as it gets, you can fund your iCard account from a linked card anytime you need to. You also have a few more options to do so: use Apple Pay or Google Pay™, make a bank transfer, or request money from another iCard user. What are the differences?
- Using Apple Pay/Google Pay or a debit/credit card linked to your account has a fee of 0.5%, but your money arrives in your iCard account instantly;
- Making a bank transfer is fee-free (yet, your bank may charge you for the outgoing transfer), but the money arrives within a day;
- Requesting money from another iCard user is entirely fee-free, and you get the funds instantly.
For those of you who are keen on online shopping and looking to take extra measures for your safety on the web, we offer the option to add up to 20 virtual cards to your account. You can also use them when you’re paying bills online. Our virtual cards work just like the physical iCard debit cards, except they don’t physically exist. This is one of the reasons why they’re convenient as you don’t need to carry them around. Besides, you can freeze them after every purchase for additional security.
Make sure you set a (monthly) budget by outlining your periodic goals, which can help you save more and worry less. Once you have iCard Digital Wallet downloaded on your phone, you’ll be able to keep an eye on every income, expense, or investment in your account. This way you’ll always know if you need to make changes to stay on track and maintain a balanced life. Then, just head to the menu and explore the rest of our services that can boost your financial management.
With iCard, you’re one step closer to reducing stress and having a balanced way of living with a proper financial management. It has never been easier than it can be now, so start your journey and explore the opportunities of our digital wallet.
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