Seven Myths About Work-Life Balance & How to Fix Them

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Written By Nathalie Botros

Do You Feel Like Work-Life Balance Is Impossible? If this is the case, you may be operating under misconceptions that are keeping you stuck. Let’s break them down.

Here are 7 Myths That Are Holding You Back

Myth 1 – Work-Life Balance Means Equal Time for Everything
You try to divide your time evenly between work and personal life, but something always gets in the way. It feels like no matter how much you plan, balance is never quite right.
Truth: Balance is about flexibility, not perfect time management. Some days work will take priority, other days personal life will. The key is adapting, not forcing an even split.

Myth 2 – If You Love Your Job, You Don’t Need Balance
You pour everything into work because you love it, but now you are exhausted, your personal life is strained, and you have little time for yourself.
Truth: Passion does not prevent burnout. Even when you love your work, you still need time to recharge, set boundaries, and nurture personal relationships.

Myth 3 – Being Busy Means You Are Doing Well
Your calendar is full, and you are always on the go. You feel productive, but deep down, you are exhausted and disconnected from the things that matter most.
Truth: Being busy is not the same as being productive. True success includes time for reflection, rest, and personal fulfillment—not just checking off tasks.

Myth 4 – Work-Life Balance Is Just About Time Management
You have optimized your schedule and planned every detail, yet you still feel overwhelmed and drained.
Truth: Time management alone is not enough. Work-life balance also requires managing your energy. A structured schedule will not help if you are mentally and emotionally exhausted.

Myth 5 – Saying No Will Hurt Your Career
You take on every project and say yes to every request because you worry that setting boundaries will make you seem unhelpful.
Truth: Setting boundaries makes you more effective, not less valuable. Learning to say no allows you to focus on high-impact work rather than spreading yourself too thin.

Myth 6 – You Have to Earn Rest
You tell yourself you will take a break once everything is done, but the workload never stops.
Truth: Rest is not a reward—it is a necessity. Waiting until you have "earned" rest only leads to burnout. Prioritizing recovery is essential for sustained success.

Myth 7 – You Have to Do It All Yourself
You feel like asking for help is a sign of weakness, so you take on everything alone.
Truth: Delegation and collaboration are strengths. You do not have to do everything yourself to be successful. Knowing when to ask for support allows you to operate at your best.

Work-life balance is not about achieving perfection. It is about making intentional choices that support both your personal well-being and professional success.

Nathalie Botros

Nathalie has started her first diet at fourteen years old because everyone was doing it.
She was in boarding school in Switzerland, or as you may call the country of cheese and chocolate.

That was the beginning of her serial-dieter career. Throughout the years Nathalie has tried every diet in the market. Her diets varied depending on where she lived and what was the little black dress of diets" at that time because she had to follow fashion.

The Bon-Vivant Girl, Nathalie Botros, is a world traveler with a big appetite, both for food and experiences. Nathalie was born in Lebanon, raised in Turkey, studied in Switzerland, played and worked in Milan, and eventually landed in New York City. While in New York, Nathalie experienced the biggest weight gain of her life. After numerous failed diet attempts, Nathalie realized that weight loss is not about banning food, but about making smarter choices while eating a bit of everything, enjoying every minute of the process.

Nathalie teaches women how to lose weight and feel great without sacrificing their appetite and love for life. For more information on Nathalie, visit www.thebon-vivantgirl.com.

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