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You Are Probably Doing Wrong, If You Are Trying to Aim — “Work-Life Balance”
Work = Life Imbalance, is The Real Phrase!
While hustling through my 9 to 5, I stumbled upon the phrase “Work-Life Balance.”
At first, it seemed like a cool idea, but when I dug deeper and tried to make it work, I wondered — is this for real?
I’ve read articles, watched videos, and heard self-help gurus talk about it, but honestly, I never got it.
The weird part was, there is a large number of people trying to achieve it.
The below two things support this -
- Tons of views on videos/articles/podcasts discussing this concept.
- My colleagues and friends used to chat about balancing life and work, and the challenges they faced.
The mantra during the 9 to 5 grind was simple: “Work on weekdays, live life on weekends.”
Trying to stick to this mantra left me feeling dissatisfied and down.
A few months ago, I thought about it during a journal prompt, and I realized the flaw.
Let me break it down!
Work or Life
The first part of the phrase is “Work-Life,” meaning work and life are two…
