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The Style Investigator's avatar

"Work-life balance" doesn't necessarily mean that you keep the two totally separate; it just means that you don't let the stress and responsibilities of work overwhelm your whole life.

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Girlytang's avatar

Stella, this is so insightful and so well written! I swear I identify as Gen Z … even though, technically, I’m a Boomer by a few months. 😀 All of your salient points resonate, and I’m sharing this article with my Millennial sons. I’ve always admired their openness and willingness to consider different perspectives while maintaining their integrity and refining their points of view. My passions and convictions tend to bring out a bit of “convincing energy” in me that I’m working on shedding. I think a little slack in the rope might just produce the balance I’m craving. 💜

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ayaka's avatar

The last phrase, “when you feel a tug, hone in on what those forces are. But don’t drop the rope” struck me. It’s these time when you start to feel alive and could fly anywhere light as a feather. Thank you for the phrase.

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Sofia's avatar

Hi I’m new here!Let’s subscribe to each other?

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Claudia Chirilescu's avatar

Love it live it ❤️

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Joe Elliott's avatar

genX here. that was such a well-written, wise, open-hearted, and useful letter. thank you so much, genZ.

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Carrie Lee's avatar

You verbalized this push and pull very clearly. I will try to keep this concept top of mind and especially at thanksgiving when that rope stretch is tested! I like the connection to both dialogue and personal style.

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Sue Burpee's avatar

Speaking as a Boomer…actually Generation Jones… this is a really well written and insightful piece young Gen Z. :)

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