Laurie J Wetzel

Laurie J Wetzel

Redefining Balance: Why Work-Life Fit Matters More Than Work-Life Balance

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Laurie J Wetzel
Feb 14, 2026
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I was standing in the kitchen at 6:47am, packing three lunches, responding to emails on my phone, and mentally rehearsing the presentation I had to give at 9.

My daughter asked me something. I have no idea what. I just nodded and kept moving.

For years, this was my version of “balance.”

Spoiler: it wasn’t working.

I used to think balance meant everything go…

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