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.

Aleks Victoria

For me, work life balance has definitely changed as my business has grown. At the start of my career, I used to take any and every work opportunity that came my way to grow my business. But as time went on, the burn out got very real, very fast. I still try to take as much business as possible because I love what I do and love working with so many people and capturing important moments in their lives. But I’ve definitely had to learn to take some days for myself and use those days to rest, be with friends/family, and mentally and physically recharge. Read More>>

Heather Garvin

Motherhood has definitely changed the dynamics of running a business over the years, but I’ve found a balance that works for me. Most mornings I wake up early so I can have dedicated writing time. I’ve also prioritized outsourcing some of the admin tasks and things I thought were taking away from the limited time I have to focus on writing the next book! Read More>>

Lilian

Over time, my work-life balance has evolved as I’ve gained more experience and learned what truly matters. At first, I used to focus heavily on work, thinking that success required constant hustle. But as I’ve grown, I’ve realized that balance isn’t about splitting time evenly—it’s about prioritizing what’s important in the moment.

Now, I see work-life balance as a fluid concept rather than a fixed formula. Some days, work takes more focus, and other days, I allow myself to fully recharge. I prioritize efficiency, set boundaries, and make time for personal growth, relationships, and self-care. Read More>>