Shay Mitchell calls work-life balance a 'myth'

Speaking at the FOX Upfronts event, Shay Mitchell offered her unique perspective on the common struggle for work-life balance.

In a video clip shared by E! News, the actress and mother explained that striving for perfection is an unrealistic goal for working parents. Her secret, she revealed, is to abandon the pressure of achieving a perfect equilibrium.

In the interview, Mitchell argues that life will inevitably lean more heavily to one side at any given time. This candid advice for working mothers emphasises acceptance over perfection.

"I think you just have to come to terms with there is never a balance," she stated. "It's always going to be leaning heavy on one side, whether that's work or being at home and then kind of ride the waves with it."

Mitchell's "riding the waves" metaphor is a clever tie-in to her upcoming role in the highly anticipated Baywatch reboot. In the new series, she is set to play a lawyer who becomes a lifeguard, making her advice a perfect blend of personal wisdom and promotion for the new project.

Fans praise Mitchell's honest advice

Her message about balancing career and family clearly resonated with fans on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Many praised Shay Mitchell's candid approach to the pressures of modern motherhood.

One user commented, "Shay always has the best perspective! Protecting your peace and finding that balance is so important." Another fan agreed, writing, "Shay Mitchell balancing work and life by riding waves?! This is the glow we all aspire to. Iconic."