The notion of work-life balance receives considerable attention in our Western culture. It’s often treated as an elusive ideal that is scarcely attainable and barely sustainable. Yet work-life balance ...

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Remote work situations are blurring the lines between our careers and our daily routines. This calls for a new definition of "work-life balance." In an episode of the NBC sitcom, 30 Rock, the ...

Balance is relative — what feels balanced varies from person to person, and the key lies in defining what it means to you. True balance comes from the quality and joy of the time spent rather than the ...

Does your manager preach “work/life balance” while slapping a 5 p.m. “quick sync” on your calendar? Do you scarf protein bars between meetings and drag yourself home after 7 p.m., too tired to walk ...

Stacy Tornio learned about work-life balance from her 24-year-old boss, Dave. A working mom, Tornio struggled with taking time for herself. Dave made her feel it was OK to unplug and have a life ...

Bing. Another email. Bzzzz. A text message. Bloop-bloop. An incoming video call. In today’s fast-paced, always-connected world, email and text alerts arrive at all hours, deadlines creep into weekends ...

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Balance. The word itself evokes images of a perfectly aligned scale, neither side tipping too far in either direction. Yet, achieving balance has never felt more difficult. According to Gallup's 2024 ...