A recent Randstand survey found that 85 percent of workers rank work-life balance as more important than pay. It’s the first time in the survey’s two-decade history that balance has taken the top spot, beating out compensation by a noticeable margin. For many, that shift reflects a change in how people think about work. Not as a centerpiece, but rather as a part of a broader picture. 

According to the American Psychological Association 33 percent of employees say they don’t have the flexibility they need to manage personal and professional responsibilities. AFLAC’s most recent report also shows that 60 percent of workers are experiencing burnout. While for millennials, the number is even higher.

Fast Company breaks it down into a few concrete areas: setting realistic expectations, playing to your strengths, being mindful of how you spend your time, investing in meaningful relationships, and practicing gratitude. Non of these are silver bullets, but they’re useful tools for building a life that feels more stable and sustainable. 

And fulfillment doesn’t necessarily mean doing less, it means being clear on where your time and energy go, and why. For some people, that might involve saying no more often while for others, it’s about shifting their perspectives on things they already do. While it’s not always possible to control your workload, it is possible to manage how you approach it.