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.

Lauren A.

Often times, when people think of work-life balance and self care, they think of remote work with short hours and the freedom to enjoy the remainder of the day indulging in whatever vice that can assuage the troubles that burden them. While that may sound ideal, it isn’t the only illustration of what balance can look like. Real balance to me allows for adjustment. I’d like to think of it as a pie chart. Regardless of your career, some weeks you may have to dedicate more time to the mundane tasks, while other weeks you may need to focus on filling your cup with personal hobbies or creative endeavors. Read More>>

Andrea Lazo

Over time, my approach to work-life balance has changed significantly. In the past, I didn’t set clear boundaries between my professional responsibilities and personal life, which often left me feeling stretched thin. As someone with a full-time career, a family, and a passion for teaching both Pilates and kettlebell training, I’ve learned that balance isn’t something that just happens—it’s something I have to actively create and protect. Read More>>

Maggie Dunn

Work life balance is a huge, ongoing struggle that I am constantly in, but I feel like I’ve gotten better at managing it over 8 years of shooting. I think that it’s important to be a person and life a full life in order to show up well at your job consistently. If you’re looking for longevity, finding a flow between your work and your life is imperative. I’ve gotten better at being attune to a pull in one direction over another, and not fighting too hard if I feel like my life is taking me in a more personal-life direction or a work-life direction. Both will get done, but if I’m sacrificing one for the other, neither are doing well. Read More>>