What does work-life balance look like?

The unique nature of each of our lives and our fluctuating responsibilities means that work-life balance and work-life integration look different for everyone. It’s a constant negotiation about how—and where—you spend your time. In striving for greater work-life balance, you get to determine your priorities, whether they’re related to your work or personal life.

Some examples include:

• A stay-at-home parent who tackles work assignments while their newborn is napping.
• A student who prioritizes spending time with their friends rather than rushing to study for an upcoming midterm exam.
• A lawyer who consciously unplugs when on vacation.
• A new employee who dedicates extra time to tasks and responsibilities.
• A manager who establishes communications boundaries and won’t respond to emails after 6 p.m.
• An employee who crafts their schedule to work specific days so that they can take care of their elderly parents