Work and life in dynamic equilibrium

We reframe the idea of balancing career and non-career interests for ecologists specifically. We introduce the concept of a dynamic work–life equilibrium (WLE) and draw parallels between ecological processes and processes affecting our continuously fluctuating sense of balance, with an aim at encouraging self-reflection and improving WLE mentoring in ecological disciplines. We reframe the idea of balancing career and non-career interests for ecologists specifically. We introduce the concept of a dynamic work–life equilibrium (WLE) and draw parallels between ecological processes and processes affecting our continuously fluctuating sense of balance, with an aim at encouraging self-reflection and improving WLE mentoring in ecological disciplines.