What’s the right balance between work and non-work time? The traditional 9-5 has slowly disappeared with the emails and zoom and texting going far beyond traditional business hours. We asked members of our community to share with us how they think about work-life balance. 

Ari Duel

As a young creative still in high school, my work/life balance is just work. It’s been a struggle to juggle working on my brand and passion projects on top of my rigorous course load and varsity athletics. It’s gotten to the point where all of my time is spent working. However, it doesn’t feel like that because the work I do is very fun and interesting to me.  Read More>>

 Desiree Kitsmiller

My idea of balance has completely changed over time. I used to think balance meant simply getting through a 9–5 workweek and trying to “switch off” in the evenings and weekends, but I was constantly exhausted and unhappy.

Now, I see balance as having control over my time and energy rather than separating “work” and “life” so strictly. By creating financial stability and the flexibility to work remotely, I’m able to structure my days around when I’m most productive, while also making space for travel and passion projects that genuinely fulfill me. Read More>>

MASA The Artist

Things have definitely shifted and the balance is most important now, as consistency is imperative and one can not be consistent without a fully balanced life. Read More>>