In design, balance is all about the careful distribution of visual weight, whether across a vertical or horizontal axis. Imagine your design as a three-dimensional object—when its weight is evenly spread, it stands strong and steady. As designers, we rely on elements like line, texture, color, and form to create that stability, with symmetry often acting as the foundation of order.

Lately, though, I’ve been thinking about how balance plays out in life beyond design. If I’m honest, my days often feel like a chaotic race, trying to keep up with everything. The constant influx of new demands becomes overwhelming, leaving my mind cluttered and disoriented. Somewhere along the way, I’ve lost my focus.

This morning, it hit me: I haven’t written a blog post since starting my new role. How ironic, considering this blog’s theme—life by design. The irony isn’t lost on me that while I’ve been meticulous about shaping work into a well-oiled machine, the other pieces of my life—the passion projects, the personal joys—have fallen by the wayside. My social calendar is packed, my to-do list is endless, but my own creative pursuits? Neglected.

That changes today. Today, I’m reclaiming my balance. I’m refusing to let the demands of others outweigh my own happiness. It’s time to recalibrate, reprioritize, and take tangible steps toward the life I want to build. Just like in design, achieving balance in life requires intention, focus, and sometimes a fresh start. So here’s to crafting my priorities and standing firm in my own vision. How long will it be until I need to remind myself of this again?