Offer to work on interesting assignments and with desirable clients. Even if you need to approach this goal gradually, it's time to begin. Do an honest self-assessment of what matters most to you outside of work. It's too easy to let demands from your firm and clients define your working hours only to be filled with regret later in life. Balancing work and life is a tremendous challenge, but you can't even begin without clarifying what is most important to you.
Balance is always a process.
It's not essential that each day be carefully divided between work and outside activities. If you don't answer this question in advance, you may be surprised to find yourself wearing golden handcuffs - and sooner than you anticipated. Your Goals Choose your work - don't let it choose you. Don't be driven by fear - that you will lose money, clients, or your job. Instead, consider taking on new work in the light of your career vision.