The Coronavirus has given many us an opportunity to pause and think about life, our purpose, and even the right work life balance. What’s your perspective and has it changed over time?

Michelle Hanlon | Singer/Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, HS Orchestra Director

My work life balance has gone through many seasons. When I started teaching, I took more gigs, stayed late at work regularly and took on extra leadership roles. I served as TMEA Region 2 Orchestra Division Chair for six years before I got married. Marriage prompted the first reassessment of my work-life balance. My husband’s work meant he was gone often, and his family has a musical tradition rooted in guitar playing and kitchen parties with music, so I would come home and work on my guitar skills. I also wrote during this time. Read more>>

Hardik Chodavadia | Dentist

Work-life balance was always something I aimed for, but during the first few years after we opened, it was nonexistent as I spent 12-hour days at the office. This grind took a toll—not just on me, but on my family, especially my wife. I continued this pace even after we had kids, until something had to give. I realized I needed work-life harmony; while perfect balance might not be possible, I could still give each part of my life the dedicated and present time it deserved. Read more>>

Katie Wallace | Branding & Headshot Photographer

As I’m still in the beginning stages of building my business, work-life balance can be a bit of a challenge. From the start, I’ve been a mom and wife, so balancing family life while growing a business has required a lot of intention. In the early days, I often felt like I had to give 100% to both, which, as you can imagine, was exhausting. Read more>>