How do you balance life and work?

One advice that I got a few years back for this was to NEVER compromise on good food, good sleep, and the value of drinking enough water daily. Now I'm starting to realize it's not ONE advice, it's THREE 🤣

I totally understand. Sometimes the work-life balance is particularly difficult because we are approaching a difficult phase in the product's life. For example, we have a launch tomorrow and for the last two weeks I have to be in touch with colleagues 24/7. But once the launch is over, everything will be fine and I will go on vacation :D I think work-life balance is important, but when you create your own product, you have to prioritise.

Just try to get out into nature, even for as little as 30 mins per day, and especially at the weekend, if you can through Sunday without using your phone (leave it at home) it can help.

Work remote Exercise (Surf) in the morning before work Stop work for good (no phone)

I use a calendar and I time block. Time blocking is what works best for me!

why are these 2 separate?... there's "life" and "work" and... nothing else?..

I don't need to seek a balance... I go with the flow with what I want in a given moment. When I feel worky, I work.. When I don't feel worky I don't work.

I often travel with my family for few days every week or two to different destinations to relax from work.

Set time windows where you’re not working. For example, after 7pm, No more work or anything close to it. I allow myself time to do anything I want outside of that (art, games, etc). It’s critical you have downtime because your brain needs to rest and you perform so much better the next day.

Not sure if balance is the right word. There will always be unbalance with work and life. One of my mentors talks about integration instead of balance. How can we integrate our work and life together. For example, if you're training for a marathon, it is OK to expect you to spend less time with the family during the week b/c you need to train for a few months. Once the race is over, then that time switches back.

No need for outside life when work is life :)

Catch up with friends or old friends at least once or twice a week

I establish specific boundaries between work and personal life. Define when the workday starts and ends, and stick to those hours as much as possible. I also avoid bringing work-related tasks into my personal time.

On the contrary, do you think it's a wise thought to sacrifice work-life balance in the beginning of your career in order to have a speedy growth initially?

By giving up on sleep🥺

I really struggle in this manner.

@dot_brand As a co-founder, I prioritize work-life balance by setting clear boundaries, delegating tasks, and encouraging open communication within the team. Regular breaks, time management, and support from colleagues help maintain a healthy equilibrium between personal and professional responsibilities.

Try to make todo list and complete it by office time

I try to tune into the Calm app for short breaks of relaxation

Work / Life integration -> work life balance