Written by
Ryan McCostlin
Ryan leads finance and people operations at Bernard Health. Ryan also hosts BerniePortal's podcast and Youtube series HR Party of One, where he covers HR issues that matter.
Work-Life Harmony
Balance is good. We’re able to give our job the focus it deserves when we’re rested. And we have more energy when we’re able to carve out time for our other priorities. Friends, children, hobbies, faith, exercise.
Balance keeps us from falling over.
But harmony is better. We thrive when our job gives life to our other priorities. And vice versa. When we don’t have demarcation lines that separate “work” from the rest of our lives.
The touring musician who spends 4 days on the road and 3 at home each week has balance.
The touring musician who brings their spouse and children on the road has harmony.
Harmony means we’ve found work that fits into our lives in a way that actually makes us better spouses, partners, parents, citizens, and friends. We’ve found work that aligns with, supports, and advances our personal mission and values.
Work-life harmony is a paradox. On one hand, when we find harmony it can feel like we’re always working. On the other hand, we’re not sacrificing or compromising our relationships and values. Harmony creates a virtuous cycle.
Work-life balance is good. But it implies a trade off. Work-life harmony is better.
Written by
Ryan McCostlin
Ryan leads finance and people operations at Bernard Health. Ryan also hosts BerniePortal's podcast and Youtube series HR Party of One, where he covers HR issues that matter.
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