What I Learned After Chasing Work Life Balance for Years

 
For a long time, I believed work life balance meant splitting my time evenly. Work hard during the day, then somehow switch off and enjoy life at night or on weekends.


But here’s the truth. I never really switched off. Even at dinner I was checking emails. Even on weekends I was thinking about deadlines. And honestly, I wasn’t really present anywhere.


It took me years to realize balance isn’t about hours, it’s about presence.

When I’m working, I try to give it my full focus. When I’m with family, friends, or just by myself, I try to be fully there. No half scrolling on my phone. No pretending to listen while my mind is at work.


Work life balance for me now means respecting both sides. Giving my best at work and giving myself permission to truly live outside of it.


And you know what? I feel more alive. Not because I work less, but because I live more intentionally.

Balance isn’t a perfect formula. It’s a practice. Some days I fail, some days I get it right. But each small step turning off notifications, taking a walk without my phone, laughing with people I love brings me closer to the life I actually want

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Lokasi: Chicago, IL, USA

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