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.

Tanica Williams | Tanica Williams | Workplace Coordinator | Self care Enthusiast & The founder of Elevyn11xoxo Skin & Body care

I must admit I am a lot more busy now then when I first started my business. I work full-time, part-time and I pour myself into my business even more. Most of my time is spent recharging my mental and emotional state. I do that by journaling, listening to music, craving time out for my own self care practices. Read more>>

Kate Seng | Owner

Work life balance is very important to me. I love Poe & Company Bookstore and my staff and I have poured our hearts into making it successful. It is important to me that we celebrate our family milestones, go on vacation and take care of our loved ones. We all work together to help each other out without neglecting the store or the community. There are always times when the balance will be off, weighted heavier one way or another, but the goal is to regain balance. It takes a purposeful and organized approach to tasks and events and to stay consistent in our approach. Having boundaries is important as well as being able to say no. Read more>>

Frederic Cisneros | Commercial Photographer

It has certainly undergone significant changes and transformations over the past three years. The pandemic brought about a profound shift in my perspective on various aspects of life, including my physical and mental well-being, family, and future aspirations. At the start of 2020, I held the position of lead in-house photographer at a boutique social media marketing agency in Atlanta. During that time, my life revolved entirely around work. In retrospect, I realize that I had little understanding of what a work-life balance truly meant. Growing up, my parents were always engrossed in their jobs, even during holidays, inclement weather, or when they were unwell. Our financial circumstances required them to never miss work, take extra shifts, or explore additional means of income, such as selling food from the back of our car. Read more>>

Joel Frometa | Actor & Model

Work life balance to me is everything! I, unknowingly, fell into a slump for years where I believed climbing the corporate latter was the only way to succeed. The issue with this is the time demanded to be able to compete in the “climb” against others. I dedicated 80% of my time to work which meant even when I was off I would still divide my free time with work time. My family never saw me and when they did it would be for a very short time. Read more>>

Marquita Jackson | Personal Stylist, Content Creator

I am a mother of two boys, I also work full-time in the medical field. Balancing there school activities, being a soccer mom, creating fashion content and finding personal time for myself have been challenging. I have now learned to create balance for my family and creating a self care day for me. Being intentional to my kids needs and also giving myself attention, and finding peace within myself. Now things just flow, my creativity is flowing, and I am finding joy in all the things I that I do. Balance is key for me in this season and moving forward in the future. Read more>>

Ja’Nae Brown | Licensed Esthetician and Permanent Make up Artist

As an esthetician with 7 years of experience, my work-life balance has definitely evolved over time. At the beginning of my career, I was eager to prove myself and dedicated long hours to building my clientele and perfecting my skills. This meant sacrificing personal time and sometimes neglecting self-care. Read more>>