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?

carlton washington

I actually don’t believe in work-life balance, at least not the way people like to talk about it. I’ve never met many people who built something significant while everything in their life stayed perfectly balanced. When you are really building, there are seasons where it looks like complete chaos from the outside. Read More>>

Chantil Coleman

My perspective on work-life balance has changed significantly over time. Earlier in my career, I thought balance meant giving equal time to work and my personal life. As my responsibilities grew—both professionally and academically—I realized that balance isn’t about splitting time evenly. It’s about being intentional with where I invest my energy based on what’s most important in a given season. Read More>>

Chelsea Dolphin

My work/life balance has changed drastically over the years of being a content creator. I used to be able to clock into my regular job, do what was asked of me, then go home. Now, I feel like I am constantly working. I follow trends, post and edit daily, and my brain is always coming up with the next thing I need to do. Read More>>

Emma Bailey

I am so passionate about this. Work life balance is important in any career, but it’s especially important in artistic fields because overworking can disguise itself as increased creativity or commitment to the craft. I am a relatively young professional, and this is already something I am working to be on guard against every day. Read More>>

Derek Worley

This is an interesting topic & one I have been working through over the last several years. Something I learned from the book, ‘The One Thing’ – is that nothing worthwhile ever happens in the middle. It’s only in the extremes where life truly feels worthwhile. I’ve discovered that the idea of a work/life balance as we understand it is a myth. Read More>>