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.

Shardae Orr

When I first started my career, I aimed for a perfect balance—making sure each area of my life, whether work or personal, received equal time and attention. Over the years, my perspective has shifted. Now, I view balance as giving each area of life the time it needs for the season I’m in. I’ve learned that my relationship with God and my marriage (and future family) must always take priority. While I strive for excellence in my work, I’ve also come to understand that there’s grace in acknowledging the limits of what I can do with the time I have. I also recognize that there are seasons that require a grind, but I feel like I’ve worked hard enough to where those seasons have become fewer and farther between. Read More>>

Nicole Sims

Work-life balance as a mom and content creator is always evolving. In the beginning, I thought balance meant giving everything equal time, but I quickly learned that’s not realistic especially with little ones. Now, I see balance as more of a rhythm than a strict schedule. Some days, my focus is on work, and other days, my family needs more of me. Instead of chasing perfection, I’ve embraced flexibility. Read More>>

Andre Osborne

When I was single the top was success or money. When I got married I was fortunate to work with my spouse so if I’m busy at work there wasn’t a lot of explaining to do. It meant that we were busy. Now that we have children my motto about achieving success is I’m willing to sacrifice everything but my family and my overall health. Read More>>