Work is the bread for our survival. But often, we struggle to accept the fact yet most of the time in denial. Effects of unemployment should not be never tested unless a back up is there.
Handling the work, when we are told of to be trendsetters and problem solvers etc, is an erring experience when told environment is not given.
Not every one is a Steve Jobs, nor they will be. Designer, creator should prevail the "boss" in you. it is the driving and success factor for every ones life.
Handling your life and work is a must yet no definite methodologies are derived at. but we do it, most of the time at the expense of one, normally the life and family as they do love you for real.

Your family is the one normally gives up the time, opportunity for you. Should n't we reward them back more often ?