I am not a fan of working at a desk. In a typical work week, I can honestly say that I probably spend less than 2 hours behind a desk or table. I work standing at the kitchen counter, sitting on the couch, in the car, on the back deck and even in the middle of the lake on my paddleboard.

I love the flexibility to work around my own biorhythms and family needs. It means that I don’t stress about a night of insomnia because I can use that time productively. It means that I can get the Toad to an afternoon hockey practice because I can work in the car or at the arena. It means I can paddle at dawn and still make the early morning teleconference or respond to the urgent email to avoid a crisis.

Do I work 7 days/week? Yes, sometimes. Do I have trouble setting work/life boundaries? Yes, but I don’t think any more than anyone else does. In fact, I think I am less stressed in both realms because I know I can ebb and flow with what is needed and that is totally in my control!