The Coronavirus has given many us an opportunity to pause and think about life, our purpose, and even the right work life balance. What’s your perspective and has it changed over time?

Tasha Ali

Work life balance has completely transformed from my old lifestyle to now. After several years of intense focus on my career as a senior accountant for a large television and media conglomerate, I made the decision to redirect my focus to my “hobby turned business” to allow myself more flexibility in my daily schedule. Read more >>

Kwajalyn Brown

In the beginning of my career, I was hyper-focused on achievement. Because of this, I unfortunately didn’t spend much down time with family or friends and reserved all of my free time for pursuing my career. Today, I’m still focused on my career, but I’ve learned that it’s important to have balance and to foster healthy relationships. Read more >>

Tiffany Tedy

I effectively manage my time by striking a balance between work, socializing, and personal time, relying on my own set of priorities. This approach has greatly contributed to my work-life balance, although it’s important to note that it doesn’t adhere strictly to a 50-50 division. As I progress towards my senior year and closer to my career goals, work naturally takes a slightly higher priority. Read more >>

Q Gatson

As performance trainer and yoga instructor, I found myself constantly running 10-12 hour days. As a father, I found that I was not spending as much time as I would have liked with my son. I was underpaid, overworked, and nowhere near as present as I wanted to be. I asked myself “how could I care for others but not for myself or the ones that need me the most?” Read more >>