Work-Life Balance


Recent Work-Life Balance Articles

Inside a Completely Transparent Company

At Buffer, employees know everything about everyone else: how much they make, what their equity is worth--even how much they sleep.  Read more

Things I Can't Live Without

Check out the essential items for a spirits specialist.  Read more

5 Things I Wish I Had Known as a Girl

Want to close the gender gap in entrepreneurship? Make sure the girls you know learn these five things early on.  Read more

5 Time-Wasting Confessions of Top Entrepreneurs

The founders of Thrillist, Warby Parker, Rent the Runway, and Birchbox admit what gets in their way of ultimate productivity.  Read more

Recharge Your Batteries: 3 Steps

Successful entrepreneurs know that to move ahead sometimes you need to take a break.  Read more

Still Partners (in Life and Business) After 20 Years

Thinking about starting a business with your significant other? Read this first.  Read more

Here's What Happens When You Focus Too Hard

Too much self-control can actually backfire. Here's how to replenish your ability to make smart decisions.  Read more

Unhealthy? You're Probably Less Productive at Work

According to research, the connection between health and productivity is clear: Exercise is good for your brain, not just your body.  Read more

5 Tips for Dealing With Anxiety

Worry and anxiety are familiar feelings for most entrepreneurs. Here's what to do when it feels like things are spinning out of control.  Read more

The Power of Prayer for Business

Some integrate prayer in their work life and others avoid it. Here is a practical approach to harnessing the power of prayer regardless of your religious bel...  Read more

Do Your Company a Favor-Go Away

Business owners are often hard pressed to take vacations. But getting away from the business helps you to work on it rather than in it.  Read more

How to Reduce Stress at Your Desk

Inc.'s John Brandon reveals tools for reducing stress without leaving your desk.  Read more

Crucial Part of a Productive Day? A Nap

You'll accomplish more if you give your body sufficient downtime.  Read more

Tim Ferriss' 4-Hour Reality Check

Silicon Valley's productivity guru takes a month off in Bali. It might be the most demanding vacation ever.  Read more

Most Contentious 4-Letter Words in the Office?

Try bringing up these two words at your next meeting: One of the most surprising--and polarizing--debates may ensue.  Read more

8 Rules to Make Telecommuting Work

Culture is key at Blinds.com. But letting employees work from home is a crucial part of maintaining that culture.  Read more

11 Easy Ways to Be Healthier at Work

Try these simple tweaks to your workday to help you get and stay healthy.  Read more

Why Flexible Workplaces Are Good for Business

Jody Thompson, the creator of Best Buy's flexible work program, talks about why the company's move to eliminate it is a bad idea.  Read more

4 Power Lunches for Entrepreneurs

Want to get more done in the afternoon? Upgrade your takeout. Here are a few quick meals that will boost your energy.  Read more

The Scarlet Letter of Dating Is 'E' (as in Entrepreneur)

Why do so many female entrepreneurs find it hard to get a date?  Read more

4 Steps to Actually Feeling Happier

There are a lot of myths surrounding the state of mind known as "happiness." Here's how you can break them down and start on your own path.  Read more

The True Test of a Business

Do you want to build a business or a job? Many entrepreneurs don't understand the difference.  Read more

4 Ways That Employees Manipulate Bosses

Use these tactics to thwart four common dirty tricks that employees play on their bosses.  Read more

3 Things the 'Harlem Shake' Reveals About the Workplace

Sure, it's a ridiculous meme. But pay attention: Buried in those YouTube clips are some truths about why company culture is so important.  Read more

11 Life-Changing Questions You Must Ask Yourself

Ask yourself these questions every day. Without fail. And then, based on your answers, take action.  Read more

The Epidemic Entrepreneurs Should Fear

The flu outbreak made me pause and consider another powerful contagion.  Read more

How to be "Mr. Hustle" and Have a Life, Too 

The wine and social-media entrepreneur on being everywhere at once, most especially at home with his family.  Watch video

Can't Focus at Work? Your Diet May Be to Blame

Three simple tips to boost your energy at the office  Read more

What Working From Home Really Means

Does your little home office make you feel like a small fish? Here's what the big fish think of you.  Read more

8 Ways Happy People Are Different From Everyone Else

Want to be happier? Steal a page from the perennial optimist's playbook.  Read more

Entrepreneurs Have Better Sex

I admit, my evidence is purely anecdotal. But I think you'll agree with me here: There are certain commonalities between making money and making love.  Read more

5 Ways Getting Married Helped My Business

In writing his vows to his future wife, this CEO learned he ought to make similar promises to his employees.  Read more

4 Ways to Be a Force for Good in the World

You're in a position to do more good than you think, starting right inside your own company.  Read more

Productivity Tip: Crank That Music!

Start-up mode can be a lonely time for driven entrepreneurs. Music can be a perfect companion to keep you energized. Here's the case for keeping some "flava'...  Read more

Give Yourself Permission Not to Be Crazy Busy in 2013

Think there's no way you can limit yourself to a standard 40-hour workweek? The author of a new book says she can show you how.  Read more