Is Work-Life Balance Even Real Anymore?

NoahL said

I try to enforce rules like no checking email after 6 PM, but guilt sets in immediately when I get a message. That guilt alone can destroy any sense of balance. It’s not just the work, it’s the anxiety that follows that really takes a toll.

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Culture plays a huge role too. Many workplaces still glorify long hours. Even if you try to stick to boundaries, there’s pressure to show dedication by working evenings or weekends. It’s exhausting to maintain balance when the culture implicitly rewards overwork.