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.

Tana Hok | Filmmaker & Photographer

In the past I used to stress myself out with trying to achieve a “normal” work-life balance, but if you really think about it, who is defining the threshold for what is considered to be a normal balance? Especially as someone working in the entertainment industry, I don’t think a balance really exists. To me, what’s more important is the ability to take a step back and evaluate where my priorities lie. I used to romanticize the grind of having sleepless nights from chasing my filmmaking dreams but now realize how stupid that is. Now I know that health comes first and my job (chasing my filmmaking dreams) comes second. Read more>>

Antagonist Ooze | Musical Artist

For me i believe your 9-5 is your investment money , everytime I Got Paid i invested 25% of my funds into my Music and brand such as for example: making Ad’s on IG purchasing new equipment and also for traveling expenses. I started Antagonst ooze LLC thanks to my 9-5 . But you can’t Let a 9/5 stop your 6-10 or 6 to whenever Never be to tired to work on your craft don’t work all day for some one else dream and not get home and work on your dream. Read more>>

Darian Dauchan | Actor/Writer/Musician/Yogi

Balance is everything. There is no balance without a solid foundation. I just got my Yoga Instructor certification so balance has been one of the major themes for me in the last 6 months. I think the way it’s changed for me is I now have a deeper understanding that all of our actions are connected. I understand the importance of recreation how it informs the work and vice versa, and you need both. You need breaks, rest, and time to recharge, and time for play. In the past I would push through that and overwork myself, but now I’m a lot more mindful of listening to my body and my subconscious. Read more>>

Nathalie Croix | Yoga Teacher Trainer, Author and Podcaster

In my experience, there are pivotal times in our professional lives when we need to embrace a certain level of imbalance to achieve our goals. For me, these moments included opening my first yoga studio, writing my first book (and those yet to come), working under major deadlines on yoga training manuals, launching our wellness retreat house, and creating my podcast. These were times when I felt undeniably “out of balance,” but I don’t regret them. Each moment was a necessary step toward growth, both for my business and my personal evolution. Read more>>