Work Life Balance My Arse: How to remove the guilt of putting your life first

by Debbie Ireland

Work-life balance is not just a hot topic – it’s a deeply misunderstood construct. We are told we should be striving for that elusive balance, the answer to feeling stressed and overwhelmed, finding happiness and contentment. However, this quest for balance is futile. Attaining work-life balance is impossible. This book dispels three myths associated with work-life · That work and life can be separate entities· That balance implies success happens in the middle· That work-life balance is a destination Debbie provides inspiration to unpick the myths and to really think through what work-life balance means for you. Each chapter provides practical steps you can take to identify what "matters most" to you, to integrate your work and your life in ways that work for you and are true to your values, and to live with a greater sense of purpose. Understand the myths, release your struggle for perfection, and enjoy the journey to creating a magical life for yourself and those you love.

168 pages, Paperback

Published August 23, 2020

About the author

Known for being a courageous catalyst for change, Debbie is a respected leader in the online collaboration space. Debbie regularly presents on digital transformation, highlighting the vital people aspects of change to engage people in new technology.

She also blogs and speaks about work-life balance (and the associated myths) and her own self-development transformation journey.

Debbie lives in Tauranga, New Zealand.