Our community is filled with hard-working, high achieving entrepreneurs and creatives and so work-life balance is a complicated, but highly relevant topic. We’ve shared some responses from the community about work life balance and how their views have evolved over time below.

Abigail Ann | College Student & Content Creator

I used to spend a lot of time focused on my work. I had a difficult time balancing my personal and work life because they were so intertwined. The thing about working on social media is that you don’t have a set ‘clock out’ time. It’s demanding because there’s an expectation to be responsive all the time. Truthfully, the way that I found a balance between work and life is separating the two. Read more>>

Toshiana Sommers | Registered Nurse & Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Balance has been something I have always chased. I grew up with small business owner parents who worked seven days a week. As much as I cherish and appreciate their hard-earned livelihood, I wanted better for myself- and so did they. Read more>>

Kelly & Matt Megyese | Illuminate You Fitness Co-Founders

In today’s fast-paced world, finding balance in life can be tough. Add to that running a small business from home with your spouse and you’ve got a unique set of challenges. While there are certainly benefits, we’ve worked hard to become what we call “balance seekers” in our work and personal lives. Read more>>

Heather Tomoyasu | Content Creator & Momfluencer

As a lifestyle and family-focused content creator, this finding a work life balance is a true struggle. When my 3 kids were very young, I got small chunks of work done during nap times, when they were playing quietly, or after they went to bed at night. Now that they’re all in elementary school it’s become easier. I get a solid 6 hours of uninterrupted work while they’re in school, I try to stay off my phone and computer after school until they go to bed,  Read more>>