Counterbalancing is the idea is not to aim for a perfect balance, which is often unattainable, but to counterbalance between your work life and personal life. When you're intensely focused on your "one thing," other areas may get less attention, but it's crucial to swing back and give time to neglected areas when needed.

For example, if you're working on a critical project, you might spend extra hours at work for a few weeks, sacrificing some family time. Counterbalancing means that once the project is completed, you deliberately spend quality time with your family to make up for the temporary imbalance. This approach acknowledges that life isn't always perfectly balanced but can be managed through intentional shifts of focus.