Work-Life Balance: Myth or Survival Strategy?
Have you ever felt like all your hard work could be erased in an instant? Like no matter what you achieve, it’s never enough?
Mike Malone knows this feeling all too well. He led the Denver Nuggets to their first-ever NBA championship—a moment of glory, a dream come true. But not long after, he was let go. Just like that.
It’s a harsh reminder: in the corporate world, you’re only as good as your last result. Your past achievements? They don’t guarantee your future. And here’s the truth: to your company, you’re replaceable. But to your family? You’re irreplaceable.
Think about it. How often do we sacrifice time with the people we love for a job that might not even remember our name in a few years?
Studies show that overworking doesn’t just harm your relationships—it harms you. Research from Harvard Business School highlights how prioritizing work over personal life leads to burnout and emotional exhaustion, making it harder to maintain a healthy balance. And according to the World Health Organization, long working hours are responsible for 745,000 deaths annually, increasing the risk of stroke by 35% and heart disease by 17%.
So, here’s the question: are you living to work, or working to live?
Your family, your friends, your health—they’re not just part of your life. They are your life.
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Sources:
Harvard Business School (2023). "You’re More Than Your Job: 3 Tips for a Healthier Work-Life Balance." https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-knowledge/the-portfolio-life-how-to-future-proof-your-career-avoid-burnout-and-build-a-life-bigger-than-your-business-card
World Health Organization (2021). "Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke: WHO, ILO." https://www.who.int/news/item/17-05-2021-long-working-hours-increasing-deaths-from-heart-disease-and-stroke-who-ilo
