What’s the right balance between work and non-work time? The traditional 9-5 has slowly disappeared with the emails and zoom and texting going far beyond traditional business hours. We asked members of our community to share with us how they think about work-life balance.

Anna Mikhaela Reyes

Looking back, I have experienced a lot of imbalances in my work-life relationship. I used to live in a default mode of endless grind, trying to produce as much work as possible with very little rest in between projects. Even with a full time graphic design job, I was stacking hours early in the morning and late at night to work on drawings and meet deadlines. I think this hustle mentality was born from an innate sense of insecurity that started around high school and carried through my time in college. Read More>>

Alex Styers

For me, work-life balance is a healthy blend. In addition to running my own music business, I’m also a Real Estate Agent in the Dallas area. With both businesses thriving, it’s important to maintain a clear separation between work and personal time.

When I’m home with my wife, I do my best to unplug and be present. That said, in both industries, the next call could be a client, so sometimes, I have to answer. Finding balance isn’t always easy, but setting aside time to disconnect and reset is essential. Read More>>

Ryan Stock

Early in my career, the goal was to find some way in keeping everything perfectly aligned at all times—which, in hospitality, is an exceptional feat, likely not achievable in any real meaningful way. Over time, I’ve learned that balance isn’t about perfection—it’s about rhythm. There are seasons where work requires more, and others where personal life takes priority. Instead of chasing symmetry, I’ve focused on being present wherever I am—at work or at home because what I have truly come to identify is that there isn’t a balance. The balance itself, is being able to be more focused and present in everything in the moment. Read More>>