What do I need to actually balance? Why is balance so important? How can we achieve more balance? Listen and find out.

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[01:00 ] A metaphor for balance
[02:23 ] Social relationships
[02:53 ] Mirror neurons
[03:53 ] Bowling et al., "What makes your life good?"
[06:13 ] Creating space for social relationships
[07:31 ] Meaning and passion
[13:20 ] Overwork
[15:41 ] Disconnecting from work
[17:43 ] Passions
[18:50 ] Creating space

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