If you believe in a work-life balance, you believe that people should try to lead a fulfilling life outside of work, as this will improve performance while at work, reduce stress, and make life more enjoyable. It is easy for those working in the fast-paced, connected world of 2020 to assume that the work-life balance is a myth, a mathematical impossibility. Many perceive the work-life balance to be flawed. How can spending less time focusing on work do anything but distract attention and result in more stress?