Respecting Work-Life Balance While Achieving Success

The quest for the perfect work-life balance is the holy grail of the modern career. There has been intense interest in this realm with numerous studies over the past decade devoted to the subject. Physicians have been more susceptible to work-life struggles because of the inherent nature of their work. Female physicians, in particular, are more likely than their male counterparts to report struggles with work-life balance and consequent burnout. Various factors at work and home can work together to create the circumstances for an unbalanced life. In this article, I will discuss some of the challenges in achieving a healthy work-life balance. I will discuss major and minor strategies that women can employ to achieve balance while pursuing professional growth.