Chasing after Work-Life Balance.. Is There Really Such a Thing?

Now that we've explored the notion of work-life balance and how to attain it to better our lives, we also need to look at the other side of things. Answering those questions that linger in our minds.
Is it really possible? Do we really have a chance at finally finding it? Or are we just setting ourselves up for failure?

Though many people believe and strive for work-life balance, there are those who firmly believe that such a thing doesn't exist, or that chasing after it causes more stress, and imbalance. In some cases, the concept of work-life balance acts as quicksand in peoples professional and personal lives causing them to feel more frustrated, depressed and exhausted.

So why is it that our society is taught to strive for work-life balance in the first place? We seem to revolve around mastering this concept, expecting the promise of being rewarded for the hard work and sacrifices that we endured along the way. In reality, the concept aims to increase our productivity, while in turn minimizing our emotional/ physical well being. There are real-life examples which prove that work-life balance is just a fantasy that we're all living in. Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran, explores the ideology of "chopping your two worlds in half". She believes that the only way you can separate those  two worlds is by leaving family at home, and work at work. Having proven this in her own life, it seems to be one of the only solutions for those who don't agree with pursuing the thought of work-life balance. To understand more about her thoughts and exploring this philosophy, watch her interview, There's No Such Thing as Work-Life Balance. Find out for yourselves if you can separate work from the rest of your life. While we can't all just automatically turn off our thoughts, can we make it a priority to regularly experience life outside of work? Take my poll to find out what the rest of us think!
Do You Think Work-Life Balance is Possible?