What Does-Work Life Balance Actually Mean?

About this episode

In this episode, Ben Morton explores the elusive nature of work-life balance and emphasizes the importance of aligning one's time and energy with core values.

Work–life balance is something we talk about a lot. Many of us say we want better work–life balance. Many organisations encourage it. And yet for many leaders, it still feels frustratingly difficult to achieve. Part of the problem is that we often chase the idea of work–life balance without ever really defining what it means for us personally. In this episode of The Leader’s Kitbag, I explore why work–life balance can feel so elusive and why measuring it day by day or week by week often sets leaders up to feel like they’re falling short. Instead, I suggest taking a longer-term perspective on work–life balance and looking at how aligned your life is over periods of time rather than individual days. More importantly, I explain why achieving meaningful work–life balance starts with being clear about your core values - the things that truly matter most in your life and leadership. Because work–life balance isn’t about splitting time equally between work and life. It’s about aligning your time, energy and attention with what matters most to you. I also share a simple reflection exercise that helps leaders clarify their priorities and regularly check whether they are actually living in…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Morton

Topics covered

• work-life balance
• leadership
• core values
• personal alignment
• reflection exercise

Keywords

• work-life balance
• leadership
• core values
• personal alignment
• reflection exercise
• sustainable balance
• long-term perspective

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