Work-life balance: Busting myths and telling truths .
OrthoEvidence Journal (OE Journal) - OE Original
OE Journal. 2021;9(3):2Achieving work-life balance remains an elusive goal for many, but particularly for surgeons whose professional demands often overshadow personal time. We explore the myths surrounding work-life balance and challenges the binary notion that work and life are competing domains. Instead, it introduces the concept of counterbalancing, where time allocation shifts depending on life phase and priorities. It also highlights alarming burnout rates, gender disparities in household responsibilities, and evolving concepts like “work-life integration.” Practical strategies and system-level changes are discussed to help healthcare professionals preserve well-being while maintaining professional excellence.
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