By Hayden Coleman April 16, 2026 Youthcast Media Group® Accomplishing work-life balance can be a challenge at any age, and research since the COVID-19 pandemic has shown it’s only gotten harder. But forming good habits and learning to maintain boundaries doesn’t happen overnight, so starting early and preparing in high school can help in a professional career down the road. “Our brains are amazing, but they're also really lazy, so once they start to operate in a certain wa