We all struggle with the juggle.

Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to attend an event hosted by one of my nearest and dearest friends, Alexandra Davidson. Alexandra and her colleague, Karla Harper, hosted a celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day at the Microsoft offices in New York. More than 100 women from diverse personal and professional backgrounds came together. We shared. We learned. We empowered each other to continue growing and evolving. It was energizing and validating—confirming our shared experiences in a way that was truly inspiring.

The day began with a panel discussion featuring five women, each in leadership roles across different companies. They shared their challenges, perspectives, and insights on everything from leading teams to navigating the pressure to succeed and managing it all. The conversation was filled with impactful moments, but what resonated most with me was this: as women, we need to prioritize.

No matter our career stage, age, or background, we all feel the constant push and pull—balancing our own needs, careers, families, friends, and daily lives. A few months ago, I heard a powerful analogy about “work-life balance”:

“There isn’t balance—there is juggling and understanding which balls are rubber and which are glass.”

I love this message because it reframes the unrealistic expectation that we must always be everything to everyone. It releases the pressure to be perfect and in sync at all times. Instead, it reminds us to focus on what truly matters. The rubber balls? Let them bounce. The glass ones? Handle them with care, because they are fragile and deserve our attention. 

So, take a moment to reflect—what’s important to you right now? Which balls can you let bounce, and which need to be held with care? Prioritize what moves you forward today, and then do it again tomorrow. And surround yourself with people who will help you juggle.

Because we get it. We all struggle with the juggle.