Hidden ways other people are stealing your work-life balance

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Regardless of how much we try to maintain our balance, we may feel that sometimes it gets out of our control, when other people, be it colleagues or supervisors, try to steal it from us. And while they may do so unintentionally, it still leaves you feeling like your boundaries were breached and all your efforts to have a balanced life went down the drain. 

In this coffee chat, we uncover hidden ways your balance might be stolen without you even realizing it. We discuss real-life examples and personal situations and ways to make sure that your balance stays intact, regardless of other people's intrusions. 

Key takeaways: 

• We often end up realizing that our balance was stolen from us only after it already happened.
• Others may steal your balance unintentionally, but it is up to you to communicate your needs.
• Other people's bad balance habits are not a good enough reason to guilt-trip you into believing that your boundaries are worthless. 

If your work is taking over your life and you struggle to unplug in the evening or even the weekend, we'd love to help you create a work-life balance that works for you!