Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

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“Work-Life Balance” ESL Discussion Questions

You can watch these questions in a video, or scroll down to see the full list of questions.

I. General Work-Life Balance
1. What does work-life balance mean to you?
2. How do you define a good work-life balance?
3. Why is work-life balance important?
4. How can work-life balance improve your life?
5. How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance?

II. Work
6. How many hours do you work per week?
7. Do you work from home or in an office?
8. How does your job affect your personal life?
9. What are your favorite ways to unwind after work?
10. How do you manage work-related stress?

III. Personal Life
11. How much free time do you have each day?
12. What activities do you enjoy in your free time?
13. How do you spend time with family and friends?
14. How often do you take vacations?
15. Do you have hobbies outside of work?

IV. Boundaries
16. How do you set boundaries between work and home?
17. How do you avoid work interruptions during personal time?
18. Do you check work emails or messages during off-hours?
19. What rules do you have for separating work and personal life?
20. How do you handle work emergencies during personal time?

V. Time Management
21. How do you prioritize your daily tasks?
22. How do you manage your schedule effectively?
23. How do you avoid procrastination?
24. What time management techniques do you use?
25. How do you balance multiple responsibilities?

VI. Stress and Well-being
26. How does stress affect your work-life balance?
27. What are your favorite stress-relief activities?
28. How do you stay mentally healthy in your daily life?
29. How does exercise contribute to your work-life balance?
30. What self-care activities do you practice regularly?

VII. Company Culture
31. How does your company support work-life balance?
32. Are flexible working hours offered at your workplace?
33. Does your employer provide any wellness programs?
34. What work-life balance policies does your company have?
35. How can companies improve employees’ work-life balance?

VIII. Remote Work
36. How has remote work impacted your work-life balance?
37. What are the benefits of remote work for work-life balance?
38. What challenges do you face working from home?
39. How do you stay productive while working remotely?
40. How do you create a comfortable home office?

IX. Parenting and Family Life
41. How do you balance work and parenting responsibilities?
42. How do you share household chores with family members?
43. How do you make time for family activities?
44. How do you manage child care while working?
45. What strategies do you use to manage work and family life?

X. Personal Development
46. How do you find time for personal development?
47. What are your professional and personal goals?
48. How do you balance work and continuing education?
49. How do you make time for learning new skills?
50. How do you maintain your motivation for self-improvement?

XI. Relationships
51. How do you maintain healthy relationships with work-life balance?
52. How do you manage work and social commitments?
53. How do you make time for friends and family?
54. How do you balance your personal and professional networks?
55. How does work-life balance impact your romantic relationships?

XII. Work-Life Balance Challenges
56. What are the biggest challenges to achieving work-life balance?
57. How do you deal with unexpected changes in your routine?
58. How do you maintain work-life balance during busy periods?
59. How do you recover from burnout?
60. How do you stay resilient in the face of work-life balance challenges?