24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week. Junior investment bankers regularly work 80-90 hours a week. Many other high profile professions require the same level of commitment. Often those on the outside claim that working 80-90 hours a week is bad/wrong/terrible/silly/etc but we’ve spoken with so many folks who say working that much has been the best decision of their life – it allowed them to develop a deep and strong skill set far faster than would have been possible otherwise. In other words, by working 2x the hours, they were able to generate 5x or more the rewards. And depending on where you are in your career, investing heavily in your skills and competence can pay dividends for a long time.

Tasha Whitaker | CHW Trainer & Wellness Enthusiast

Earlier in my career fresh out of college, I didn’t didn’t think about the concept of balance nor did I know the importance of incorporating that routine into my daily schedule. I worked hard to reach my goals no matter what that looked like, working full time while in college, traveling long distance for classes, not getting enough sleep and etc. Through the years as i’ve learned more about myself and the desires to not only teach about wellness, but truly live it and live a life of calm and balance of self care my practices are essential to my lifestyle for not only me, but how that impacts my family as well. Read more>>

Angel Nuño | Cyber Security Engineer & Photographer/Digital Media Editor

My Work life balance has changed over the years. There were times where finding time to do any kind of photography or photo editing was near impossible because of work, to times like in college where it seemed like I had nothing but time. My thoughts on work life balance haven’t changed though. Work is important, correct, but it shouldn’t consume your personal life. There will be times and moments where work is a priority, but what people need to understand and sometimes forget.. Read more>>

Ashlee Nicole | Content Creator, Photographer, and Visual Designer

I started my business in college so imagine me–15 years younger, full of fight, full of energy, and jaded but hopeful. In the beginning, there was no balance. I was a textbook workaholic and hyperindependent. I was comfortable and most secure in my ability to juggle a million things at once, never sleep, maintain a small social life, teach myself new skills, and make money on demand. All that work left very little, if at all, time for life, love, God, or my health. Read more>>

Erin Carlson | Master’s Level Counseling Intern

Finding a healthy work/life balance is extremely challenging as a single mom, working part-time, being in graduate school, and completing an internship. I tend to be a perfectionist, wanting to give 110% to everything I do. When I started seeing clients in my counseling practicum on top of already seeing clients at work, my own mental health started to suffer. Read more>>