Work and livelihood are as important for a man to survive as are the natural factors. There is no doubt or second notion on being employed or finding his own source of income to meet his needs or the needs of people dependent on him. There is a verse in Bible saying that what benefit is to a man who earns a lot running around but if he loses his life in the process? Nowadays it is not just that men have to earn, or men have to work but it is bi sexual. We see many women working before and after marriage, with kids to care of and while doing household chores and running everyday errands. The world is competitive, and anybody can run the race, this makes it plain simple about how people are in mad rush to establish themselves in a decent lifestyle and achieve a higher standard of life. There they also forget in order to enjoy the higher standard of life, one must have a life to live. Many people prioritize the job or the profession they are in to over and above their family. This may be backed by income motive or professional excellence or career advancement race. The total no. of divorce cases filed in Chennai Family Court according to Tamil Nadu District Judiciary has risen more than three times compared to pre covid. The main reason cited is the incompatible work life. National Crime Records Bureau has stated that suicides due to work pressure are increasing at alarming rate in metropolitan cities. This paper aims to study the impact of work stress on life and the work life balance strategy adopted in Chennai urban.