How well do we balance between work, personal life, and caring for children?

In a recently conducted survey we asked our audience:

"What rating would you give yourself on managing to find the balance between work, personal life, and especially taking care of children and time for them?"

A clear interesting trend is emerging:

• Rating 4 – 43%
• Rating 5 – 24%
• Rating 2-3 – 17%
• Rating 6 (excellent performance) – 16%

What do the results tell us?

The largest group of voters (43%) gives a rating of 4 – this is a signal that a large part of people feel that they are doing well, but still not perfectly. There is a sense of some satisfaction, but also an awareness that there is room for improvement.

A quarter of participants (24%) give themselves almost the highest rating – a sign that they have achieved a stable balance, but still feel that there is more to be desired. This may be the group of people who have developed good habits, have some support from family or employer, but do not always manage to be 100% in every role – parent, professional, partner. They are close to the top, but probably feel that their balance sometimes depends on external factors or compromises.

The rating 6 (maximum) is indicated by only 16% – this is a relatively small group that demonstrates complete confidence in achieving an excellent balance. This may mean that a high result in this area is difficult to achieve or its sustainability is challenging.

Ratings 2-3 were given by 17% of people – this is a worrying signal that almost 1/5 of voters experience real difficulty in finding balance between professional and personal responsibilities.

Conclusions and reflections

• Most people feel that they are doing "well", but not excellently. This may indicate chronic fatigue, lack of systematic support, or inability to prioritize the needs of children and family.
• Only 16% feel excellent in this balance. This leads us to the question: What are these people doing differently? Do they receive more support, do they have more flexible jobs, or have they developed sustainable habits?
• 17% are in a vulnerable position. These people most likely need external help, a change in workload, or conscious self-care to avoid burnout.

What can we do as a society and employers?

• Providing flexible working conditions and the possibility of remote work.
• Encouraging mental health and time for rest.
• Creating a supportive work culture, where balance is not a luxury, but a necessity.
• Sharing good practices among parents – sharing solutions, routines, and strategies that work.