24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week. Junior investment bankers regularly work 80-90 hours a week. Many other high profile professions require the same level of commitment. Often those on the outside claim that working 80-90 hours a week is bad/wrong/terrible/silly/etc but we’ve spoken with so many folks who say working that much has been the best decision of their life – it allowed them to develop a deep and strong skill set far faster than would have been possible otherwise. In other words, by working 2x the hours, they were able to generate 5x or more the rewards. And depending on where you are in your career, investing heavily in your skills and competence can pay dividends for a long time.

Deja Leonni | Musical Artist, Model & Actress

My balance has indeed changed. I have recently graduated from college, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Communication: Media Studies. After graduation, I decided to further my education and go for my Master’s degree. As a result of this, I relocated to a new city. Read more>>

Erin McIntosh | Artist & Art Educator

Finding balance between work and personal life is something I’ve come to focus on intently in recent years. When first building my career, the uncertainty that comes along with figuring out how to reach goals was the driving force behind much decision making – work took precedence for many years. There was a point, in 2017, where I started riding my bike again and ever since, it’s been a priority. Read more>>

Pretti_Whitty | Makeup Artist

Work life balance is extremely important to me. I used to prioritize work and I hate to admit it, but I glorified the “sleep when I die” mentality. It took me a while to really understand that I can bring much more to the table when I focus equally on giving my body what it needs. Sometimes that’s a nap and sometimes that’s a few days away from work. Our bodies tell us when we need a break, it’s up to us to listen. Read more>>

Rene Eder | Yoga Teacher

To take a quote from my book writing mentor, Joshua Sprague, “balance is B.S.”. Balance is always shifting, it changes depending on the situation. Especially if you are creative and love what you do, there is not much balance to be found. I am drawn to “rhythmicity”. Read more>>

S. Kennedy | Global Clinical Researcher

Daily, I have to renew my spirit. I began to get in tune with other meditation. I began governing my moments to recenter around the time to meditate. At this time, I have began incorporating silent moments to help re-channel stress, time management and anxiety. I think it is important to have moments of rest and breaks. I walk in the grass with no shoes, I bear hug trees, I play in the rain with my son, and most of all I laugh. One day, I will build the courage to do my stand up!! Read more>>

Janai Iman | Licensed Esthetician

Since starting my business, I have definitely prioritized that in almost every aspect of my life. I don’t have a problem with overworking myself because I have learned my limits over time. I spend a good amount of time focusing on The Skin Haus and ways to make it better but I also spend a great deal of time doing the same for myself. Read more>>

Dehja Vaughn | PhD Candidate, Activist, Educator & Podcaster

Creating balance in life is essential. The idea of balance has been intricate in my professional career and academics. I have even struggled at times with establishing balance within my personal life, PhD matriculation, and podcasting. I just always felt am I doing enough in all aspects of my life. Am I giving my time to the areas that need me the most? Read more>>

Emilie Leveille | Yoga Instructor & Digital Communications Specialist

To me, balance is synonymous with harmony. When my goals can align with my time and energy, that’s when I know I am in balance. I think of balance as a cycle of energy. When I feel that I am being depleted in one area of my life, I find ways to listen to my body. If there are moments where my body isn’t aligning with the items on my to do list, it may result in me disappointing someone else to re-center myself. Read more>>

Mack Woodward | Music Producer and Mix Engineer

When you start a career in music, you have to be ready and willing to put 100% all the time. Just be available. Make a name for yourself as a reliable, hard working member of the industry. What will happen is that 3 – 5 years later, you will be able to pick and choose what work you want to take, simply because you are in demand. Read more>>

Tia Harris | Entreprenuer and IT Professional

My work life balance has been challenging at times. Being a fiancé, mom, entrepreneur, full time employee, and soon to be full time student can be taxing; mentally more than anything, but my goals don’t care how taxing it is. Read more>>