The idea is improve people's work-life balance by making their lives more efficient, Darby said.

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Nobel laureate Gary S. Becker argued that when the labor specialization in a marriage decreases--if, for example, both spouses have careers--the overall value of the marriage is lower for both partners because less of the total needed work is getting done, making life harder for both partners and divorce more likely.

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Every person that you empower through your work and every life that you improve through your work gets us one step closer to making that vision a reality.

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The right work life balance is all about making calm, reasonable choices and not overextending oneself in the process.

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"Capturing the work that goes into life on the Westside (of Los Angeles) is my way of making sure that my work is documented and their work is documented and this isn't forgotten, " he said.

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Moreover, public attitudes and expectations are lagging far behind changes in women's lives in Asia, making it even harder to strike a balance between life and work.

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As companies develop their skills in making best use of independents it seems likely that this work life will increase in popularity and value.

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Instead of comparing our lives with people we don't know who are making sacrifices we don't see, we should try to find the right balance between home and work life.

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As a result of my community work, I decided to make a career change and pursue my passion for making a difference in the life of others with a focus on youth development.

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