When I started working from home, I thought work-life balance would come naturally. After all, I have no commute and don‘t have to plan what I wear each workday. And when it’s all over, I can close my laptop and turn on the TV.
Now, I realize how difficult it is to achieve a work-life balance, regardless of whether you work remotely or in an office.
If you work from home, you technically live at work — which can skew the balance. And if you work at an office, your commute to and from work can cut into your personal time.
Fortunately, there are ways to balance work and life, whether remote or in-person.
Let’s explore five secrets to achieving a work-life balance, according to HubSpot employees. But first, what even is work-life balance?