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.

AJ Briggs | LCSW,LICSW & Aerialist

For me, the lesson on balance began in school. I was an athlete in high school and college and began bodybuilding during grad school. Time management was crucial if I was to train in the gym, study for classes, attend internships, and hold a full-time job. I maintained this lifestyle for years at the expense of a social life. Read more>>

Dreah Photography | Photographer

I can say that I am still working in my work life balance; being your own boss is great but very challenging at times. A year ago I was taking almost no breaks…ever. I was working all the time, answering to my emails in the middle of the night and had no work personal life balance whatsoever. Read more>>

Daniel G Garza | Health Advocate and Spiritual Life Coach

One of the things my parents taught me when I was young was my love for work. To do what I really wanted to do, put my heart into it, and the tough parts would seem easier. Little did I know that it was a seed for me to become a workaholic. I had 3 jobs at one time and still managed a social life. Read more>>

Maggie Schmidt | Attorney

Madeleine Albright’s quote “I do think women can have it all, just not all at the same time” resonates with me. I started my own law firm right after passing the bar in 2010 and jumped into a full-time practice within months. Read more>>