Nowadays, people have adopted an unhealthy lifestyle

It is true that many people today lead an unhealthy lifestyle. The growing trend towards an unhealthy lifestyle can be for several reasons, and there are a couple of practical steps that can be taken to address this issue. The chief reason why more and more people nowadays have an unhealthy lifestyle is the rapidly changing nature of our world. While in the past people generally worked fewer hours and enjoyed a significant amount of free time, today they are compelled to have multiple jobs and assume many responsibilities to keep pace with rising expectations from family and work. As a result, their personal needs such as diet, exercise and sleep have become secondary. To counter this trend, employers should promote work-life balance. This can be done by allowing employees frequent breaks for rejuvenation and tending to their personal needs. Not only does it help improve their personal lifestyle, but it also enhances staff productivity and job fulfilment. Furthermore, the prevalence of technology is also to blame for the widespread adoption of unhealthy lifestyle. Indeed, technology has pervaded both our personal and professional lives, which has meant limited mobility for people. Being deprived of chances for physical engagement, people have become vulnerable to a range of physical and mental problems such as obesity, depression, and stress. To remedy this situation, the government should encourage limited use of technology. They can accomplish it by alerting people to the dangers of excessive electronics use through social media campaigns which help raise people’s awareness of adverse effects of over-indulgence in technology. Having been encouraged to take a break from technology, people have time for healthier pursuits like physical exercise and socialization, which are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. In conclusion, while the quickly evolving nature of our society and technology are the main culprits of the growing tendency for an unhealthy lifestyle, employers and the government should take the initiative to alleviate this problem.