Work Life Balance is BS

The lie we've all been sold.

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Dear Unlearner,

There’s no such thing as work life balance. There’s simply life. 

The concept of work life balance is fundamentally flawed. It's BS.

You allocate portions of your life to work. Some choose more, some less.

When work aligns with your purpose, it becomes your life. You do whatever it takes to achieve. The lines blur between "work" and "life" because your work is an integral part of who you are. You're driven by passion, not by the clock.

When work brings you pain, it becomes hell. Life is suffering because you choose what causes suffering. If your work feels like a burden, it poisons every aspect of your existence. The misery doesn't stay confined to "work hours." It seeps into everything.

You shape your life through the decisions you make about where to direct your focus and efforts.

Every choice has consequences.

Prioritizing career growth might mean less time for hobbies and friends. Focusing on family might slow professional advancement.

There's no universally "right" choice, only what's right for you.

You choose your trade offs.

We have nobody else to blame. Lack of work life balance is a series of choices. We are paying the price for things we want.

And if the outcome is not what we want, we are the only one to blame for settling for a deal that is less desirable. We always have a choice to walk away.

Life isn't about achieving perfect equilibrium. It's about being intentional with your choices. Recognize that every "yes" to one thing is a "no" to something else.

The key is to align your choices with your values and goals. Don't let societal expectations dictate your path. Define success on your own terms.

If you find fulfillment in 80 hour work weeks, embrace it. If you prioritize time freedom over career advancement, own that decision.

Remember, you're the architect of your life. There's no one size fits all formula.

Forget "balance." Instead focus on creating a life that resonates with your authentic self. It's not about juggling work and life. It's about crafting a life where work is a meaningful part of the whole.

The balance is YOU.

Your life. Your choices. Your harmony.

Until tomorrow,

Cammi

From the Sahara with love. 🌵🐫🏜️

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