find balance — achieve harmony
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
to manage different parts of your life or activities so that none is too much or too little, and you feel satisfied overall.
Say it like a native
Textbook It is important to achieve equilibrium between professional and personal commitments.
Native It's about finding a balance between work and life.
'Find a balance' is the everyday phrase; 'achieve equilibrium between commitments' is a wellness webinar.
Pattern: find balance (between A and B/in something)
In use
- It's important to find balance between work and relaxation to stay healthy.daily life
- In my opinion, students should try to find balance between their studies and social activities to avoid burnout.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I'm trying to find balance with work and family.
✓ I'm trying to find a balance between work and family.
Use 'a balance BETWEEN A and B' — not 'with'.
Common collocations
find a balance (between)— between work and life, the right, a healthy, again
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'keep balance,' which is about not falling over physically.