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.

Bojun Tan | Graphic Designer

I believe that all artists who share my passion for work have faced similar situations. During the initial years of my career, I was involved in my work and was very anxious to go ahead. I worked overtime by neglecting my sleep and meals, but it wrecked my schedule, which affected my health and made me unable to concentrate on my work during the day. Read more>>

Gela Kalaitzidis | Children’s book writer and illustrator, and part-time elementary school art teacher

I started working as a compositor in Visual Effects for the film Industry. After a few years of making Robert Downey Jr. fly, sinking Johnny Depp in numerous pirate ships, aging Brad Pitt backward, and exploding almost everything on the screen, I concluded that movie deadlines and raising three children were a horrible mix. Read more>>

Bea Qian | Cinematic Artist & Storyteller

When I was in college, working was everything for me. I always worried about my future after school, the tuition, and getting as many part-time jobs as possible. During my senior year, my senior year film added to my importance list and had taken over my life in a big chunk.  Read more>>

Ksenia Luki | Reiki Master Teacher, Singer-Songriter, Sound Healing Practitioner

As a Reiki Master Teacher, Soundhealing Practitioner, and Recording Artist, my journey to achieving a balanced life has been deeply insightful. Ten years ago, I opened my Reiki practice with the simple desire to help others heal and grow. Read more>>

Angeli Pino | Performer

Someone told me once “ Your job can’t be your life; has to be part of your life”, and then I understood that life is all about balance. When I was younger I thought I had to be training and working for my future 24/7 to be successful, and I didn’t allow myself to be a kid. Read more>>

Kate Angeles | Tattoo Artist

I try not to push myself so hard. I feel like that mindset helps me. I do meditation every day before work, it helps me to focus on that day. I try to tattoo no more than 15 days per month. When I am off, I get into nature, hikes, get back to myself.  Read more>>

Celeste Felsheim | Songwriter, Guitarist and Singer in King Sheim

I struggled a lot with my work-life-college balance while I was in school, I was working two jobs, taking 18 credit hours and still trying to work on my band and make an album. I thought that busy energy was sustaining me to work harder, when in reality it was draining my creative well. Read more>>

Geenah Krisht | Film Producer

As I’ve gotten older and deeper into my career, I’ve made a conscious effort toward defining boundaries for my work life and my personal life. It’s tricky because, as filmmakers and freelance artists, our self worth can often time feel tied to how busy we are or how many projects we have going on at once. Read more>>

Jenifer Freebairn | Singer, Songwriter, Global Wine Business Executive, Bootstrapping vintner

I have always made music. I have always worked in food and wine. And now I have a tiny wine brand with my winemaker husband as well. For me, work and play have always been a mix of activities that spring from my interests, and together create balance. Read more>>

Zarin Baksh | Freelance Artist & Illustrator

In these recent years, my art has been very financially gratifying. I’ve managed to get a foot in the book industry and many of my freelance opportunities have either been for book covers or book-related work for literary subscription companies. Read more>>