There is no magic rule to keep balance between work and life. But based on my experience, below is what i follow and i am very successful
1) Know your role and responsibilities in job.
On the name of growth, aspirations, opportunities, etc today's young generations stretch beyond their limits in hope of doing "great" against others or feeling achievments. Sometime it is good, but if it continues it becomes an habit and your boss will take you for granted. Result? More wokr and more responsibilities leading to more time at work and less at home.
So, try to understand your current job responsibilies and growth opportunities and plan as much you can. Talk to your boss and set deadline for time you are going to spent in office and at home. There may be expections like major client issues or critical project deliveries (which is fine). But 80% you should follow "normal" work time. If it goes beyond, treat as an alert.
2) Understand your role and responsiibilities at your home / family and relatives
Your dependents need you and their life may affect just because you are not available. Example: I have seen huge difference between standard of living between parents and their son. Personal choice on other side, non-availability of son is najor reason why old generation are behind. Son should give enough time for dependents in growing them and making them understand how things are moving. Example: Today's generation feels ashamed bringing their parents in company'
