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?

Stacy Lamar King | Author and Master PMP Instructor

Work life balance is an interesting proposition. It doesn’t exist like a a set of scales that are equally weighted. If you love what you do then you must buy out the time you devote to it. If you don’t, you’ll overcommit and under deliver. How do I buy out my time? I make sure I give the important people in my life the attention they deserve from me. I also involve them in different projects I’m currently running. Read more>>

Taylor ‘effy’ Gibson | Professional Wrestler

In a business like professional wrestling, financial security and a healthy balance of work and life have been historically at odds. Like other professions in entertainment, a wrestler is also expected to take every opportunity, always say yes with the hopes of that small chance of getting to enjoy the life part of the balance with some of your body still usable. I knew this getting into wrestling and I haven’t always been as balanced as I should. Working on the secondary balance of finding alternate income sources like merchandise, seminars, and licensing deals within my job became the key having the freedom to set boundaries and find the time for being human and not just the character in the fight. Read more>>

April Smith | Founder of The One Day Co.

For me, balance has changed over time. Before becoming an entrepreneur, I felt that balance meant focusing on my career during the week and then relaxing on the weekends, finding time for leisure activities, fun, vacations, and trips. There was a clear separation between work and play. However, as I evolved and began to set clear goals, desires, and aspirations beyond my career, my definition of balance shifted. Read more>>

Rebecca Camon | Co-Founder of Buckhead Networking Group | TechOps Engineer | Philanthropist | Mentor/Sponsor

This is such a great question! I get asked all the time, How do you do it all? Honestly, I never truly know how to answer that because the truth is, I’m figuring it out as I go. My philosophy is to take everything day by day. I used to feel like I had to check off every single item on my to-do list before the day was over. Over time, I’ve learned to give myself grace. If something doesn’t get done, it just doesn’t. The world keeps spinning, and I’m learning to let go of that pressure. Read more>>

Valenc Bowie | Graphic Designer & Creative Director

In the beginning of my graphic design journey, my goal was simple: get as many clients as I could, always stay on the go, and never leave money on the table. At 24, I was in full grind mode, pushing myself to the max to build my business. I worked nonstop, seven days a week, all day, every day. Read more>>

Khadija Deshong | Owner of Blushbaby Lash & Makeup Studio, Business Coach and Content Creator for Women over 50

Taking your mental health very important especially when you are a business owner. It helps to keep your stress down and prevent burnout, which will make you happier and healthy. Read more>>

Darnella Gamble | Candle Mixologist

Before becoming a ReWax and UnWine Franchisee, my work life balance was very well defined. Having a career that provided me with the flexibility of being able to work from home was very rewarding, I was able to devote more time to my family when needed. This also provided me with an opportunity to leave work at work and that was a benefit for myself as well as my family. Read more>>

 

 

 

 

 

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