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.

Anagh Banerjee | Illustrator and printmaker

I feel that switching off is essential to maximizing my creative potential. Switching off, not just when I am saturated and I’m clearly required to take a break, but, as a habit. I need to dedicate time purely for myself at a fixed time every day. This could mean, that even in the midst of work if I am in full flow, I must take a break when it is the allotted time of the day. I think that over time, I have gotten better at it. But I need to keep myself in check. And this has a better impact in the long run in terms of recharging my batteries and getting back to work. I also need to put down a few markers of well-being for myself. Read more>>

Willie Sublet III | President, Dallas/Fort Worth Alliance of Black Accountants

When I first assumed the role of President for the Dallas/Fort Worth Alliance of Black Accountants, my perspective on work-life balance was somewhat different than it is today. Like many passionate leaders, I was determined to take on every challenge head-on and immerse myself in the myriad of tasks and projects. A significant part of that approach stemmed from wanting to set a strong foundation and example. Read more>>

Lilly Leon | Founder of Tea Kulture

I’ve always had a somewhat unconventional perspective on work-life balance, but over the past four years, my approach to this concept has undergone a significant transformation. Initially, a substantial chunk of my time was devoted to building my business, and even now, as I settle into life in Europe while simultaneously expanding the company, my commitments demand a considerable amount of my time, energy, and focus. Read more>>