By far the most common conversation we have with the folks we interview is about work-life balance. Starting a business or pursuing a creative career makes finding work life balance really tough because there is no clear start and end to one’s work day. We’ve shared some of our conversations on the topic below.

Stephanie Thomas | Pest Control Owner

A major part of why I wanted to start my own business was to have more control over my time. Even though I work harder now, it doesn’t feel like it because I get to choose how my days are spent. Working for someone else, I always found myself either bored or getting burned out. I was frustrated that I had to spend 40 hours even though the tasks could be done in 24. Now, I work until the work is done and I have more time for my family. Read more>>

Kat Novotna | Forest Therapy Guide, Founder of EcoNIDRA™

What an interesting question! The topic of work life balance has been with me for almost 20 years now, ever evolving and changing. Read more>>

Dossie Taylor | Uncle DeeLocc

Between my personal and work life there has been many changes. Id love to call it a perfect balance but the truth is, the levels change daily. Some days it’s ALL work and some days it’s ALL personal. My advice to people would be to not differentiate in the normal ways. Do your best work every time you get the chance, and when you’re done, LIVE the best life possible. Read more>>