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.

Suzan Lotus Obermeyer

A daily deposit in the health bank is a concept I have adopted from a close friend. The idea is to be aware that the body & mind & nervous system thrive with daily care. In the early 2000’s I trained very hard to make the US Equestrian Team and competed in the Pan American Games in the 100 mile endurance competition. The discipline gained in this pursuit continues to inform and be a resource moment by moment in all aspects of my life. Read More>>

Alex Thomas

As the gym has slowly grown, I find myself more and more immersed with “work”. What once felt like a clear boundary between my professional and personal life has gradually turned into a constant hustle, with only brief moments of freedom sprinkled in. Finding balance is a serious challenge , but I’m slowly learning to enjoy the hustle as much as I do time away. Read More>>

Rachel Kroncke

Work-life balance is deeply personal and often fluctuates as we navigate the demands of life. While one area may require more focus at times, finding flexibility within our personal boundaries is key.

Throughout my life, I’ve been driven by a deep desire to learn and grow—whether as a high-achieving student, a collegiate athlete, or a dedicated professional. As a young Physical Therapist, I poured my energy into my career, aiming to be the best for my patients. At the same time, I wanted to be present for my loved ones and maintain an active lifestyle. I gave so much of myself, thinking it made me a better person and professional. Read More>>

Stacey Riegelhaupt

I am someone who gives a lot of energy to my commitments. In the past, it meant working 50 or 60 hours a week for someone else. That really came to a breaking point during COVID when I was working in person for all that time. That meant leaving my then 13-year-old at home every day on their own. We had taken a vacation in June of 2019, and now it was summer 2021. I approached my boss about taking a week off in October. I was working retail management at the time, and he turned to me and asked if it was really appropriate to take a vacation so close to the holiday season. Read More>>

Tara Jackson

My work life balance can be defined as “Work Hard, Play Hard.” In the floral/wedding business, you don’t get to choose when couple’s get married. We work hard in the summer – long hours, calloused hands, weekend deliveries – and we have the winter months to “play.” Read More>>

Rachel Dubrovin

If you’re trying to find your ideal “work-life balance,” the best advice I can share is simple: Your time is your most valuable resource, so spend it wisely. Hindsight is 20/20, I wish I could’ve realized that sooner.
Over the last 15 years, one thing I’ve learned about myself is that I love to work. You can either relate to that sentiment, or you’ll read that and think I’m unhinged. But it’s the truth: I love to work as long as I’m doing something that matters and allows me to make a difference.  Read More>>

Lucian Manthey

Balancing my photography business, high school, and my part-time job is definitely a challenge. Most of my day is spent in school, and after that I often take shifts at work, which leaves limited time for creating new photographs and growing my business and brand. However, my dreams of someday becoming a full time nature photographer always push me forward. Oftentimes there’s a drive in me that refuses to settle, and that’s what keeps me waking up at crazy hours for early sunrise hikes or staying up late editing after a long day at work or school. I’ve learned to be very intentional with my time, prioritizing the things that matter most while still making space for creativity. Read More>>

Talus Schreiber

Work life balance isn’t this simple thing, I have found it to be such a dynamic conversation. Currently I am a part of a multitude of projects, all of which can stretch me thin; they also help me develop my character at the core. As a student, professional, athlete, and business owner, it’s not simple. You have 24 hours in a day, 6-8 of those you are asleep. So to continue and to succeed, I need to perform at a high level, complete tasks, and knock things off. However, the truth is that we are all human, forget, procrastinate, and most of all make mistakes. The thing that I can do is continuously try my best and perform. Read More>>