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    Family and Career: 4 Tips for Finding A Balance That Works For You

    by Jacob Dillon Apr 27, 2019 3 minutes
    Family and Career: 4 Tips for Finding A Balance That Works For You by Jacob Dillon. photograph of a person balancing/walking on a thin rock wall by Ostin Thammangsa
    Photograph by Ostin Thammangsa

    Striking a balance between your work and home life is easier when you learn to manage your time well, involve your family, and make time for yourself.

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    Trying to balance your work and family life is hard. 

    You may often feel like you have too many balls in the air at the same time, constantly stressed because you fear they’ll all fall to the ground. When you’re juggling your career and your family and you don’t find a balance, both are likely to suffer. 

    Making a conscious decision to find a balance is vital… and possible. Here’s how:

    1. Establish Boundaries between Work

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