Why Work-Life Balance Is Overrated — and What to Pursue Instead

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Balance. The word itself evokes images of a perfectly aligned scale, neither side tipping too far in either direction. Yet, achieving balance has never felt more difficult. According to Gallup’s 2024 State of the Global Workplace Report, a staggering 41% of employees globally report experiencing daily stress — the highest level Gallup has ever recorded.

What does it truly mean to live in balance? Is it a little of this and a little of that — a compromise where neither side gets enough? Does striving for balance ultimately create a lose-lose situation? Perhaps it’s something entirely different — a deeply personal

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