Stop Crumbling in the Middle: Work-Life Balance Is Just You Fighting Yourself

Stop Crumbling in the Middle: Work-Life Balance Is Just You Fighting Yourself

Chasing work-life balance makes life harder than it needs to be. It’s a fake goal that only adds pressure, making people feel guilty when they work hard and lazy when they take time off, leading to burnout and frustration.

The truth is, life has never been perfectly "balanced," and trying to achieve balance only makes things worse. Sometimes work takes more time, sometimes other things do, and that’s just how life flows.

Instead of seeing work as an enemy to mental health, the key is to prioritize what really matters and stop wasting energy on things that don’t move the needle. Work will always be hard, but if you’re going to spend your time on something, make sure it’s worth it.

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00:00 Why Work-Life Balance Is Making Life Harder

01:03 The Big Lie Everyone Believes

02:02 Why You Always Feel Stressed and Behind

03:32 The Truth About Work, Life, and Priorities

05:30 How to Stop Feeling Guilty and Do What Matters

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