What’s the right balance between work and non-work time? The traditional 9-5 has slowly disappeared with the emails and zoom and texting going far beyond traditional business hours. We asked members of our community to share with us how they think about work-life balance.

Willow McElroy

My work-life balance has definitely evolved over time, and I’m not sure “balance” is even the right word to describe it. I’ve come to realize that balance isn’t about equal hours of work and rest—it’s about being intentional with the time I possess. As someone who constantly pushes productivity, I often find myself on the computer after a full day of work, whether it’s to learn, organize, or work some more. While my schedule might not fit the traditional idea of balance, I’ve created synergies between everything I dedicate my time to, ensuring that even my “off” hours contribute to the bigger vision I have for my life. Read More>>

Steve Nunez

Age and experience definitely play a factor in work-life balance over time. When I was younger, I was ravenous for any and all opportunities, gladly living in a state of burnout. Growing up in a hardworking family, it only felt natural to fuse my life with my work.

Having matured over the years and experienced plenty of exploitation due to my willingness to burn out for people who did not have my well-being in mind, I now make sure to set firm boundaries between work and life. Read More>>

Brian Wallace

Throughout my career, spanning over a thousand recordings as a multi-instrumentalist, engineer, and producer, I’ve learned that the essence of this effort lies in collaboration. Every record is a testament to the collective efforts of countless individuals, from the musicians to the audiences who embrace our creations. Achieving work-life balance in this context means finding harmony not only within ourselves but also with the diverse network of people we create and share our music with. Read More>>