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.

Kelsey Aida

I think ‘balance’ is a trap. I prefer to aim for work/life harmony and flow. Some days are more work, some days are more play, but as long as I’m moving forward here and there, and feeling good doing it, I remember it will all work out how it’s supposed to! Read more>>

Kate Coolens

I used to overwork myself and compromise my wellness, health, and relationships. I grew up with the mindset of hustling hard for money, but as I got older, I learned the importance of balance. Read more>>

Regina Key

Work life balance is a tricky topic. I believe that balance looks different for everyone and isn’t a one size fits all concept. Over the course of my career, balance has shifted – that’s what happens when you work at the same company as a single professional, to being married to a mom of two very busy boys. Read more>>

Dolores Fazzino

Work-life balance has changed dramatically for me over time. Earlier in my healthcare career, especially working in surgery and high-pressure medical environments, balance often meant survival. I was deeply committed to taking care of everyone else, making sure everything ran smoothly, and constantly pushing through exhaustion because that’s what healthcare professionals were taught to do. I believed being productive and constantly available equaled value. Read more>>