What’s the right work-life balance for you?

Our community is filled with hard-working, high achieving entrepreneurs and creatives and so work-life balance is a complicated, but highly relevant topic. We’ve shared some responses from the community about work life balance and how their views have evolved over time below.
Most of my life I had a very work oriented mindset. To be more specific, I previously thought that if I was not doing things on a daily basis that progressed or elevated my work or skills related to work, I was not going to be successful nor happy. But I had learned through trial and error that, that road led me down a path of self destruction and mental deterioration. Read more>>
Having a healthy work life balance is so important, and I wish I knew that years ago! Early in my career, I was the type to answer emails after hours, go into work on the weekends, and basically try my best to make everyone happy. And guess what? Everyone thought I did a great job, but I burned out so quickly! Read more>>
Ah, the all elusive work-life balance. My awareness of work-life balance is at an all-time high. I feel attuned to my body’s needs and, finally, have the space to honor them. My kids are now 8 and 5 – which means I am comfortably out of the ‘baby years” that brought sleepless nights, all-day diaper changing and pushing a stroller with one hand, coffee in the other in a near zombie-like state. Read more>>
I think life is a lot about balance. Work, school, social life, etc. we all have some things to balance and it is a matter of making a list of your priorities. For example, I put my mental health above all other responsibilities because without it I can’t take care of other responsibilities, next school, socials life, work and so on. Read more>>
Oh boy, honestly, up until recently my life has been a bit work heavy. The balance has definitely shifted over time – in a good way! It is so important to also have a personal life, who knew! I don’t have any regrets though, but I did put in the work to be where I am today! It all paid off. Read more>>
Over the years I’ve started to recognize the physical toll that burnout takes on the body, and have prioritized work life balance ever since. I’ve realized that to be a creative, I must rest and have space to just “be” without a to-do list. My best work is done after a break to get some fresh air and feel the sunshine. So I incorporate regular breaks, and set work cut-offs each night. This balance has done wonders for my productivity. Read more>>