Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work

"Kristel Bauer inspires people to wake up, get off autopilot, and make the positive changes we need for more happiness and success."

--Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief, Entrepreneur magazine

"Stress happens when we focus too much on our own success at work. Kristel Bauer gives us all permission to let go and embrace a healthier balance, one where purpose and intentionality reign supreme."
--John Brandon, Forbes columnist

The familiar concept of work-life balance endures, but does anyone actually boast of having a healthy ratio of work and personal time? Very few do, because our model for work/life leads to burn out - it asks individuals to chase a dream where work and life are both equal and distinct, where the demands of one do not contradict the demands of another. Simply giving 100% to the twin pillars of your life will not give you the work/life balance you crave. The good news is, there's a much more intelligent, holistic and effective way to live your life.

Life has never fit into tidy little boxes. Family and social needs don't stop between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and work pressures bleed into the hours between 5:01 p.m. and 8:59 a.m. all the time. And since the pandemic, the lines have become even more blurred, with remote workers bearing the brunt of the impact. It's time to embrace new wellness strategies, This book will show how taking a holistic and integrative approach to the complex demands of life and work will transform your happiness and productivity.

The book will contain three parts.
- Part I will focus on strategies to thrive as an individual; specifically, maintaining a healthy mind and body by prioritizing oneself. You'll learn how to integrate healthy lifestyle habits into and throughout your workday, so that taking care of yourself won't compete with productivity but will support it.
- Part II will focus on thriving at work. You'll learn about checkpoints and how to use these moments to wake up and realign your well-being with your personal mission. You'll learn how to create healthy boundaries, work through the common challenges that remote workers face and provide approachable solutions that you can immediately start integrating into your work life. Team leaders will gain key insights for managing remote and flexible teams so that they can create the conditions for success.
- Part III is about thriving in relationships. While community and connection are vital to well-being, many workers struggle to form and maintain these bonds. This book will explain why connection is vital, and show how to encourage it.
By identifying your personal mission and integrating the wellness strategies provided in The Work-Life Tango, you'll be able to show up 100% in all aspects of life-in your career, for your family and friends, and for yourself.

Praise for The Work-Life Tango:

"In today's chaotic world, being a better version of ourselves is challenging. After reading Work-Life Tango, I now have a fresh perspective, with applicable tools to help shift my thinking and behaviors to find harmony, happiness and peace with self, others, and the world."

--Christine Farrell, CEO of Washington Speakers Bureau

"The Work-Life Tango is a refreshing and insightful guide that delves into the complexities of balancing work and life in the modern world. Kristel Bauer's comprehensive and practical approach to achieving a fulfilling work-life balance has transformed how I balance my professional and personal life. Her engaging metaphors and actionable strategies make it a must-read for anyone looking to thrive in the modern workplace while maintaining a joyful and meaningful personal life."

--Angela Schelp, Founder & Co-Owner, Executive Speakers Bureau

"Kristel's take on mastering leadership in the modern world provides a fresh and needed perspective for all organizations.  With so many approachable strategies to increase happiness, enhance well-being and optimize performance, Work-Life Tango is a must read for anyone looking to thrive in their personal and professional life!"

--Susan MacKenty Brady, Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author of Arrive & Thrive; CEO, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership 

"A must-read for anyone looking for more fulfillment in their work and life! Work-Life Tango gives you permission to stop striving for the old model of work/life balance that breeds perfectionism and guilt, allowing you to find more deep-rooted happiness, fun and success in all areas of your life."

--Alexandra Carter, Professor, Columbia Law School & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of Ask for More 

"As the Founder of Hedley and Bennett, I know the challenges that pop up while raising babies and running a business, while also trying to be on top of your personal life and self-care routine. Add in remote and hybrid work and things can get even more crazy! There is a serious need for a roadmap to offer support in these areas and Kristel does an incredible job providing this in Work-Life Tango.  A must-read for all leaders and individuals trying to have more happiness and success in their work and life!"

--Ellen Marie Bennett, Founder of Hedley & Bennett, Author of Dream First, Details Later

"An innovative take on mastering the dance of work and life. The Work-Life Tango offers the solutions that leaders and employees need to flourish in this hybrid world of work. Kristel gets it and so will you after you read this book!" 

--Jon Acuff, New York Times Bestselling author of Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking

"If you want to learn how to navigate work and life and optimize health, then Wor

Author: Kristel Bauer
Publisher: John Murray Business
Published: 11/19/2024
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781399817455

About the Author
Kristel Bauer is a medical professional turned corporate wellness advocate, speaker and media professional on a mission to help individuals thrive personally and professionally while promoting vibrant company cultures. She is founder and CEO of Live Greatly, a media and educational company that helps corporations and individuals optimize well-being and performance.