"Being included"—Shark Tank investor Lori Greiner talks about work and life balance

Lori Greiner, television personality, entrepreneur, and investor on Shark Tank, recently shared her thoughts on work-life balance. In an Instagram post uploaded on December 17, 2024, she wrote in the caption:

"Work/life balance isn’t easy, but here’s some of my tips on how I handle it. #tips #worklifebalance."

Greiner emphasized that one of the best methods is to include family, friends, and loved ones in the professional sphere. She explained:

“Being included is probably one of the best things that we can do and gifts we can give to those that we love.”

She added that even for entrepreneurs who work for long hours, the effort to include loved ones prevents them from feeling excluded.

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Shark Tank investor Lori Greiner's approach to achieving work-life balance

The importance of inclusion in work-life balance

Lori Greiner explained that a key element in maintaining work-life balance is ensuring that family members feel involved in one's activities. She pointed out that when individuals feel "left out," it creates emotional strain.

“The part that's really tough is when people feel left out of each other's lives,” she said.

The investor on Shark Tank highlighted that this concept of inclusion can come in a variety of ways, such as sharing the details about work with family or assigning some small tasks that make the loved ones feel part of the journey.

Greiner also underscored the importance of making time to actively integrate work and personal life. She recommended:

"Have them join you, take them on trips, great little dinners, incorporate your work and have them feel every day a part of what you do."

Despite the pressure of career management, Greiner mentioned that taking such little steps helps bring forth meaningful connections in such fast-paced entrepreneurial environments.

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Lori Greiner’s career overview

Greiner is mainly known for her entrepreneurial and investor career. She is also the president and founder of For Your Ease Only, a company that she founded back in 1996. According to her website, she has over 120 patents for a wide range of products. Her innovative range of products includes household items, travel, and cosmetics, among others.

She gained recognition through her QVC show, Clever & Unique Creations, and has been a fixture on Shark Tank since 2012. As per her website, Greiner’s investments have contributed to her 90% success rate on the show. Her investments include Simply Fit Board, Scrub Daddy and Bantam Bagels, and more.

In her latest Instagram post, she offered an advice on how to navigate the challenges of balancing work and personal life:

"So even if you work a lot, even if you're an entrepreneur that's working 24-7, included your family and friends in what you do."

Through her reflections, Greiner underscored the significance of creating a supportive environment that can improve their experience in both personal and professional fields.

"That's how I handle work-life balance." she shared.

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