Book cover for Boundaries, Priorities, and Finding Work-Life Balance (HBR Work Smart Series) by Harvard Business Review, Russell Glass, Morra Aarons-Mele, Alyssa F Westring and Amantha Imber

Boundaries, Priorities, and Finding Work-Life Balance (HBR Work Smart Series)

2024 Released
208 Pages
2-3 Hours
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Harvard Business Review PressISBN 9781647827083

Say no to a culture of constant work.

We often equate our productivity with the number of hours we spend working. But do we really need to work endlessly, through weekends and during vacations, to be seen as stars? To find a healthy balance between our personal and professional lives, we need to make space for ourselves, define what we value most, and set goals that take those values into account.

Boundaries, Priorities, and Finding Work-Life Balance is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer questions like:

  • How do I set clear boundaries around my work life and my personal life?
  • How can I pursue my passions while making time for my job?
  • What are the signs of burnout and how do I conserve my energy?
  • What steps can I take to protect my mental health at work?

You'll spend a significant part of your life working. This book will help you define what you need to feel balanced and fulfilled, on or off the clock.

Rise faster with quick reads, real-life stories, and expert advice. The HBR Work Smart Series features the topics that matter to you most in your early career, including being yourself at work, collaborating with (sometimes difficult) colleagues and bosses, managing your mental health, and weighing major job decisions. Each title includes chapter recaps and links to video, audio, and more. The HBR Work Smart Series books are your practical guides to stepping into your professional life and moving forward with confidence.

Russell Glass

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Morra Aarons-Mele

Morra Aarons-Mele is the founder of the award-winning social impact agency Women Online, hosts the podcast Hiding in the Bathroom, and created the influencer network the Mission List. She was founding political director of BlogHer.com, and has written for the Harvard Business Review, the Huffington Post, MomsRising, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the Guardian. She has lectured at the Yale Women’s Campaign School, the Harvard Kennedy School, and at the World Economic Forum for Young Global Leaders. Aarons-Mele is a graduate of Brown University and the Harvard Kennedy School, and lives in her pajamas in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Alyssa F Westring

Alyssa F. Westring is associate professor of management at the Driehaus College of Business, DePaul University. In addition, she is director of research at Total Leadership. An award-winning educator, Westring shares her expertise on work/life integration and women's careers in leading academic and popular outlets, and is a frequent speaker at Fortune 500 companies.

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Amantha Imber

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