A host of factors, developments, and dynamics have made most industries more competitive than ever. As a result so many of us wonder whether there is still such a thing as work-life balance. We reached out to the community to hear perspectives on finding the right balance.

Ryan Do | Voice Actor & Cybersecurity Specialist

When people think of work-life balance, most see it as “home life” and “work life,” balancing work and play. For those of us with feet in two fields of work—the traditional “9-5” day job and the “starving creative/freelance” line of work—the balance means continuously pursuing both to the best of our ability without burning out or dropping everything under pressure. Read more>>

Shelby Little | Artist

This is something I’ve struggled with. As an artist, it’s easy to feel like every spare moment should be spent in the studio. I’ve learned to see my studio time in seasons, where sometimes I’m busier creating, sometimes I’m busier doing admin work, and sometimes I have more free time.  Read more>>

Corean Canty | Speaker, Coach, Play Strategist

I used to believe there was a such thing as work life balance. Until I realized the entire concept is a fallacy. You can’t balance two things that are not separate. Work is not separate from life, it’s a part of life. And the fact that work is first implies that work is the most important thing. Read more>>

Tanisha Stewart | Health and Fitness Coach to Women over 40

I have learned over the course of time that there is no such thing as “balance” when it comes to work and life. You will have seasons where you need to devote your time to one more than the other. I like to think of it as “harmony” instead of “balance”. Read more>>

Amy Capello | Life Balance Strategist, Certified Life Coach, TedX Speaker, Professional Badass

Balance is at the core of my existence and the center of my business. I used to live in such a chaotic way, though ironically, I was praised for it. People thought that the lifestyle I had – burning the candle at both ends – was some kind of achievement. Read more>>