メリハリをつける

expression, ichidan verb

add balance; create contrast; pace oneself

Used for bringing rhythm, variation, or clear on/off contrast to activities, schedules, or life. Often implies alternating between intense effort and relaxation, or between different modes.

See also: メリハリ

• 仕し事ごとと遊あそびにメリハリを付つけることが大たい切せつだ。

  It's important to balance work and play.

• 毎まい日にちの生せい活かつにメリハリを付つけるために、朝あさは運うん動どうして夜よるはゆっくり過すごしている。

  To add rhythm to my daily life, I exercise in the morning and relax in the evening.