24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week. Junior investment bankers regularly work 80-90 hours a week. Many other high profile professions require the same level of commitment. Often those on the outside claim that working 80-90 hours a week is bad/wrong/terrible/silly/etc but we’ve spoken with so many folks who say working that much has been the best decision of their life – it allowed them to develop a deep and strong skill set far faster than would have been possible otherwise. In other words, by working 2x the hours, they were able to generate 5x or more the rewards. And depending on where you are in your career, investing heavily in your skills and competence can pay dividends for a long time.

Bethany Reasoner | Photographer & Social Media Consultant

When I first started my business and began booking clients steadily, I took on the mentality that I had to say “yes” to everything and everyone in order to be successful. This was great for gaining experience in my craft, but before too long I was constantly overwhelmed and overbooked, which led to some major burn out. I’ve realized in the last two years of doing business that I work SO much more efficiently if I do two very important things: Read more>>

Matthew Moreau | Artist & Business Owner

I think that work life balance is personal, and it changes frequently based on a number of influences. There are times when you can rest a little, and there are also times when you can’t. I find it helpful to remember that everything is a season, and seasons change. Set goals for yourself of how you’d like to balance work with hobbies and other interests, and begin working towards those goals. Read more>>

Kelly Sinning | Licensed Professional Counselor and Owner of Kelly Sinning Counseling, LLC

Work/life balance… the magic combination we are all striving for! I’ve put a lot of thought into what balance looks like for me over the years and the most valuable thing I have learned is that what I need changes with each season of life, each transition of my family, each milestone of my career. I’ve learned that balance does not mean making my calendar *look* balanced, rather it is making a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly determination of what I need to fully participate in the areas of my life that are important to me. Read more>>

Andrew Jones | Photographer

In the beginning of 2022, I was a full-time student who just began touring as a photographer with musicians nationwide. Many doors began to open for my business and I until everything abruptly came to life-changing halt in March of 2022. While touring, I was very sick, but dismissed my health with excuses of being in the cold weather and traveling. I finally scheduled an appointment for a full check up just to essentially prove that I was fine. Read more>>

Randi Van Horn | Real Estate Marketing Specialist & Graphic Designer

I have been working for myself since 2015. My work/life balance has evolved overtime and seems to be everchanging! My husband and I are expecting our first child this June. We cannot wait for our baby boy. With this life change fastly approaching, we’ve had to make some adjustments to my workflow as I’m going to have less time and would like to focus more on my family. Working less does scare me because it’s all I know / all that I’ve focused on for several years. By working less, I immediately jump to the daunting thought of my business failing. Read more>>

Sahar Hasan Al-louthai | Artist and curator

One of the most challenging thing I’ve been encountering throughout my life is finding a state of equilibrium and be able to equally prioritizes the demands of my career as an artist as well as the demands of my personal life as a mother. Not to mention, studying, working in and outside the house, which has all led to a lot of stress at times, but also great relief and confidence after important achievements. Read more>>

Cassie Rhoda | Artist, Painter, Muralist, Writer

I started out January 2021 exploring the art world and creating art here and there as a form of healing from past trauma while being a stay-at-home homeschool mom. Two years later, this opportunity to create has turned into a full-time business and ministry. With diligence and grace, I now have the privilege of being a full-time Artist and Creative Entrepreneur that can work from home and still have the sweet time teaching my teenage daughter. That’s a big change in two years. Work life balance is a major priority in my life. Read more>>